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Martlets Fall to Cougars

Playing their second game in as many days, the Seconds welcomed Cardigan Mountain to Jackson Rink for a late afternoon tilt. The always strong Cougars, having played several games already, were certainly firing on all cylinders and set the pace from the opening faceoff. But the Martlets battled hard, keeping the game close at 0-1 into the second period. Goalie Will Scott '20 was again a rock between the pipes, turning aside several quality Cardigan shots. A rash of penalties, however, hobbled the Martlets as the Cougars scored a pair of power-play goals to stretch it lead to 0-3. Owen Kaplan '22 put the black and gold on the board with a strong individual effort, picking up the puck in center ice and weaving through several Cougars before beating the Cardigan keeper under the crossbar. After a fourth Cardigan goal, Kaplan netted his second on a power-play after a neat move and perfect pass out of the corner from Newt Cutler '22 to pull the Martlets to 2-4 to end the second period. Unfortunately, the Martlets were clearly feeling the tired legs brought on by playing two tough opponents back-to-back so early in the season and could not match Cardigan's intensity in the final stanza. After an early Cardigan tally, Xander Cardia '21 made it 3-5 when he ripped home a wrist shot created by a nifty combination play involving assists from linemates Will Mazzaro '21 and Willie Noble '20. But with little left in the tank, Westminster conceded three goals in the final five minutes, and the game ended with the home side down 3-8. All credit is due this talented Cardigan team, who played a fast, skilled and well-coached game. The coaches are pleased with the team’s improvement, and will look to build on that as we move forward. The Seconds have a day off Sunday before hosting the Connecticut Huskies Monday — their third game in four days. The lads will have to double-down on their structure and balance in all three zones, particularly in their own end, and that will be the emphasis as Westminster heads into the first full week of the season. After the Huskies, the teams travels to Choate Wednesday, welcomes local rival Simsbury High School Friday and then heads north on I-91 to play Northfield Mount Hermon.
 
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