Cranberry Classic Tournament November 25-27, 2006

This weekend was the finale of our U19/16 season.  It was one of the few times we would have all of our players on the ice. However, tournament rules did not allow Barbie and Heather to suit up due to age restrictions. Joining us for the weekend was Emily White. While these players all look ahead to their high school or prep school season, it was a final weekend to play as a team and to see what these players were capable of. 

Our first game vs. CC Waves Friday morning, got off to a slow start with the game suddenly changing to a 7-1 rout. We had the scorer's touch as almost everything we shot went in the net.

Next, against Charles River, an evenly matched game with an astounding 16 penalty calls. We felt as if we had incurred the wrath of the referees, but the scoresheet showed an even break on the calls. However, the penalties did hurt the team and we went down 3-2 in a close one. 

The tournament was in many ways like our season. - lots of curve balls and challenges, much of it not known until just before show time. Due to a family obligation, we would not have Kaighla Ridge until game three in Dennis. As game time approached, the plan of getting from relatives to the game unraveled. Both the player's stick and skates did not make it to the rink. A stick was easy, but rental skates would be tough. This team played a close 1-0 game with a strong Polar Bears club with our best center converted to a defenseman. Only a terrific shot by a Bears forward separated winner from loser in this one. It was the team's best effort yet. We lost Courtney Boli in this contest as her ankle folded during a quick change of direction. She will heal soon after staying off this bad sprain. 

Our final game Saturday afternoon paired us against the Long Island Waves. The plan was to stay out of the penalty box, skate hard, play as a team and enjoy our final game. This was without a doubt the fastest game skated by this Pride team all year. The pace of the game never let up. We may have gone down in a 5-2 loss, but we accomplished all of our pre-game objectives. Every player returned to the dressing room leaving absolutely nothing on the ice. We played as a team and held our heads high as we left the ice. 

As coaches, we hope to impart the lessons of hockey, hoping that these lessons broaden out to the lessons and challenges of life. I was proud to see this group overcome some adverse conditions, play as a unit, work hard and look out for one another. We saw players step up and play better than they ever have, and accept the challenges that the game presents. We went out on a high note. 

Good luck to all Pride players in their season ahead. 

Coach Chris Dyer  

November 19, 2006 vs. Barrington (Regular Season Game 4)

November 11, 2006 vs. Nighthawks (Regular Season Game 2)

Coach: Mike Powers
Team: U16/19
Game Date: 11-11-06
Opposing Team: Nighthawks
Game Location: Away
PRIDE Goals: 1
Goals Against: 2

Comments:

We were down several players, but with the help of the U-14 girls we fought hard but came up a little short .With our entire team we would beat them any day of the week.

November 5, 2006 vs. Barrignton, RI (Regular Season Game 1)

Coach: Mike Powers
Team: U16/19
Game Date: 11/5/06
Opposing Team: Barrington R.I.
Game Location: Home
PRIDE Goals: 3
Goals Against: 2

Comments:

A tough,  physical game. The Falmouth girls really worked hard to pull this one out.  This was our second test against Barrington and again it was a very tough game. The girls fell behind early, but came right back to even the score and eventually take this one away from the R.I. girls.

October 28. 2006 vs. Charles River (Parity Round Game 3)

Coach: Mike Powers
Team: U16/19
Game Date: 10/28/06
Opposing Team: Charles River
Game Location: Away
PRIDE Goals: 4
Goals Against: 2

Comments:

A very sloppy ice surface didn't stop the Falmouth girls from pulling out a win in Quincy. A game that they had in control slipped away late, but the girls rallied to put this one away with time running out in the third period.

October 22, 2006 vs. Barrington, RI (Parity Round Game 2)

Coach: Mike Powers
Team: U16/19
Game Date: 10/22/06
Opposing Team: Barrington R.I.
Game Location: Home
PRIDE Goals: 1
Goals Against: 1

Comments:

The Falmouth girls took a step backwards in this game.  They were lucky to get out with a tie. A lot of mistakes and missed opportunities. I thought this team was ready to take the next step, but no, we go back to work wed. night, get refocused on just basic hockey, and see if we can regroup before the next test.
 

October 8, 2006 vs. RI Panthers (Parity Round Game 2)

Coach: Mike Powers
Team: U16/19
Game Date: 10/08/06
Opposing Team: R.I. Panthers
Game Location: Home
PRIDE Goals: 9
Goals Against: 0

Comments:

Not a real test for this squad, We totally dominated from start to finish.  We moved our forwards to D and D up front, and tried to not run up the score any more. The girls are starting to get it, so we'll play'em as they come.

September 30, 2006 vs. Cape Cod Waves (Parity Round Game 1)

Coach: Mike Powers
Team: U16/19
Game Date: 9/30/06
Opposing Team: Waves
Game Location: Away
PRIDE Goals: 4
Goals Against: 1
First Star: Virginia Muma
First Star Accomplishment: Outstanding Offensive Game
Second Star: Amanda Oliver
Second Star Accomplishment: Outstanding Goaltending
Third Star: Kaighla Ridge
Third Star Accomplishment: Overall Outstanding Game


Comments:

Pretty good overall effort. Oliver was strong in net.  Our defense played well.  Our forwards skated hard andmoved the puck well. We also got some help from 2 younger girls (White and Callahan). A good start to the season.