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Martlets Open Season With Hardworking Win Against Eaglebrook

After two days of tryouts and only one day of practice, Second Boys’ Ice Hockey welcomed a speedy and talented Eagles team on a Friday night at Jackson Rink. Despite some understandable first period nerves and a bit of undisciplined play, the Martlets emerged from the period with a 0-0 tie behind the solid goaltending of Will Scott '20. The second period was a different story as the team played with better structure and commitment in all three zones. Aidan Petrie '20 opened the scoring when he converted a turnover in the Eaglebrook high slot into the Martlets' first goal of the year. Two more goals followed in quick succession: Peyton Knauf '19 took a pass from Alex Tonioni '22 at the left point and fired it past the Eaglebrook keeper. Xander Cardia '21 also assisted on the play. Only a few minutes later, Ben Michaud '22 plucked a loose puck off the wall, took a couple of quick steps into the middle of the ice and put a low, hard shot into the Eaglebrook net. The period ended with Westminster up 3-0 and playing well, as Ben Ferrell '21 made several good saves. The third period reminded the team of its early season conditioning — or lack thereof — and while a fourth goal from Ryan Huntley '21 on a breakaway pass from Nate Stevens '21 put the team up 4-0, tired legs were evident. The team conceded a goal to Eaglebrook midway through the third as the team failed to clear the puck from in front of Jack Schroeder '22 and the Eagles had three or four chances before knocking it home. The last several minutes were tightly played, but the score remained 4-1 in favor of the home side. The team will look to rest up and recover as it will turn right around and play the always-tough Cardigan School tomorrow at 5 p.m. All in all, a good start for the Martlets given the timing of this first game.
 
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