Orono 3

Holy Family 2

Orono edged out Holy Family in an overtime victory with a final score of 3-2. The game was a competitive and tightly contested affair, showcasing skill and determination from both teams.

First Period: Holy Family Gains Early Lead

• The game opened with intense energy, and Holy Family quickly established their presence on the ice. They took the lead at 8:00 with a goal from Katya Sander, assisted by Ruby Lenk and Kendall Gnos.
• Holy Family maintained pressure throughout the period, but Orono’s defense held firm. The period concluded with Holy Family leading 1-0.
• Penalties were assessed to both teams, with Holy Family’s Casey Cronin receiving a minor for body checking and Orono’s Anika Fortin for tripping.

Second Period: Orono Strikes Back

• Orono came back strong in the second period, evening the score at 1:33 with a goal from Alexa Niccum, assisted by Zoe Lopez.
• They continued their momentum, taking the lead at 2:28 with a goal by Alex Christian, assisted by Anna Rausch.
• The period saw more penalties, including minor infractions for tripping and roughing on both sides.

Third Period: Holy Family Levels, Pushing the Game into Overtime

• The third period was fiercely contested. Holy Family managed to tie the game at 14:25 with a power-play goal by Jenna Allen, assisted by Josie Linn and Addy Cowan.
• Orono’s defense, however, held strong for the rest of the period, preventing any further goals.

Overtime: Orono Secures Victory

• In overtime, the intensity on the ice was palpable. Orono’s Kali Schmidt scored the winning goal at 4:00, assisted by Grace Bickett, clinching the game for Orono.

Overall Game Analysis

• Both teams displayed remarkable skill and resilience, with Orono making a commendable comeback after being down in the first period.
• Holy Family showed strength in power plays, converting one of their five opportunities.
• Orono’s defense was particularly effective, successfully killing off all five of Holy Family’s power plays.
• The game was also marked by a fair amount of physical play, as evidenced by the ten minutes of penalties for both teams.