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Team Effort for the Come From Behind Win!
Westminster faced Founders League rival Taft School at home Feb. 11. The first period was tight as Taft put Westminster on its heels, outshooting the team in the first few minutes. Martlets’ goalie Kayla Ireland '22 helped her team stay in it with some key saves. The second period shifted in Westminster's favor, as the team logged some good offensive zone time and started to play more like a team. With just four minutes remaining, the Martlets got caught on a long shift and Taft took advantage putting up the first goal and taking the lead. Westminster looked to each other to respond and just 30 seconds later, Hailey Tullo '22 broke free and forwarded the puck to a breaking Taylor Adams '20 sparking a 3-on-1. Adams made a move to the outside and then slid the puck across to a crashing Megan Rittenhouse '20 who one-timed it past the Taft goalie. To make things interesting yet again, Westminster took a penalty with just over two minutes left in the period, and Taft capitalized taking the lead 2-1. The Martlets used the time between periods to recommit to the task at hand and to make each shift of the third period count. Within the first minute, Westminster earned a power play off a great defensive play by Hannah Carbone '19. The power play unit set up and moved the puck effectively, looking for the open lanes. Rittenhouse stepped up and set a hard pass to Adams on the back door. Adams one-timed the puck hard into the open net tying the score at 2-2. The period raged on with intense back and forth play. Great defensive work by Abby Munger '20 and Nina Ausperger '19 helped keep the puck out of dangerous territory. Finally, with just one minute left, Westminster earned an offensive zone face-off. Taft won the draw, but Sam DeLeo '21 canceled out their efforts to get it out with an incredible play at the blue line. Adams collected the puck in the corner and sent it to a break Rittenhouse who took a quick shot. Jenny Guider '20 was in front and found the rebound for the game-winning goal. With just 47 seconds remaining, the Martlets took to the ice to play their toughest shift yet. Jill Parsons '19 played great defense as she pressured the puck during 6-on-5 play. With just eight seconds left, Casey Winslow '21 sprinted to the point and blocked a shot to the corner to secure the win. It was another example that this team is at its best when it comes together and plays with a selfless commitment. They will enjoy the win tonight, but will need to work tomorrow to prepare for a rematch against Taft on the road on Wednesday.
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