Anya Zupkowska, 35, earned the shutout victory, and Sofia Levering, 17, scored the winning goal for the Nobles in the Elite 8 Championship. (Brian Kelly/NEHJ)
Pre-hockey season is officially here.
In the Men's Elite 8, No. 1 Kimball Union defeated No. 2 Cushing 4-1 in a dominant performance. jack sadowski (Arlington, Massachusetts).
In the case of No. 5 Kent, Geo DiGiulian (South Burlington, Vermont) was a late hero in a 3-2 victory over No. 3 Dexter Southfield for the boys large school title. Meanwhile, in the Men's Small Schools Championship, third-placed Canterbury College kept its plans on the map after shutting out first-placed Rivers his 3-1.
In the Women's Elite 8, No. 1 Nobles' dominant defense and goaltending led to a 3-1 victory over No. 2 Williston Northampton.It was the 11th title for the Bulldogs coach. tom resol.
Meanwhile, I was a senior goalkeeper. alexa caron In the Girls' Large School Championship, 4th place BB&N defeated 3rd place Dexter with a 1-0 shutout. In the girls small school title game, No. 2 New Hampton was once again the champion, defeating Groton for the second straight season.
New England Hockey Journal Editor Evan Malinowski and the writer Patrick Donnelly We broke down all the action and biggest stories from the 2024 NEPSAC Championship.
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What stood out to you about the Men’s Elite 8 Championship?
Malinowski: “For me, I think I valued Cushing’s depth more than I valued KUA’s high-end talent. Where I was wrong, and where KUA was clearly right, is that KUA’s high-end talent I think it means they can win games. … Like, that top line carried them throughout the Elite 8, but especially in the last game. … I think that top line is just phenomenal.” I mean, I would say this was the best line of any team I've ever seen in the two years I've been preparing.”
What stood out to you about the Women’s Elite 8 Championship?
Donnelly: “My prediction was, 'If anyone can shut down Williston, it's Nobles.'” Nobles was the best team Williston played all season; I think they're the best team I've played against. …So, in that respect, I wasn't surprised. But I think what surprised me was that Nobles had four power plays to start the first period, denying Williston a chance to build momentum, rotate the line, and get into the game. , that was what I expected. Go back and forth a little more. ”
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