The Class of 2016 enjoyed their last home game this past weekend. Prior to the game, a brief ceremony celebrated the six seniors.
Kiana Watson #27
Kiana joined the Huskies this fall and made an immediate impact. She has natural hockey sense which consistently lead her to be in the right place at the right time to capitalize. Kiana has a signature grit and determination; she always came out of a battle with the puck. Unfortunately, Kiana’s season was cut short due to a concussion, but she has remained optimistic. She is a positive member of our team, supporting her teammates through the season’s ups-and-downs. Hailing from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Kiana plans to return to Canada to study business or law in a Canadian University.
Tatum Gietl #4
A proud Colorado native, Tatum came to Northwood this past fall. She was called upon to be a defensive anchor early on and she has continued to be a defensive force all season. Her soft hands and quick shot round her out offensively as the full package. Tatum is planning on attending the University of New England next year to study businesses and play for the Nor’Easters in the New England Hockey Conference.
Brooke Boyer #10
Assistant captain, Brooke Boyer, came to us from Raleigh, NC last year. Brooke’s sunny disposition and positive energy is always welcome, but that doesn’t mean she’s a pushover. Brooke’s feisty forechecking has led to many turnovers and scoring opportunities. Most importantly, she’s an ideal teammate and friend. In addition to her on-ice accomplishments, Brooke is an RA and maintains a 3.8 GPA. Brooke will attend Hobart and William Smith Colleges next year to play for the Herons.
Bridgit Sullivan #21
Bridgit, captain of this year’s team, is a day student from Saranac Lake, NY. Bridgit arrived as a shy sophomore and has grown as a player, student, and leader in her three years at Northwood. Her speed and intensity help set the tone in practices and games, and she can always be counted on to give her full effort. Bridgit is on the Headmaster’s Council, Judiciary Board, and Student Council. She will attend Union College next year and hopes to help the Dutchwomen earn some ECAC victories while studying International politics.
Natalie Giglio #26
Assistant captain, Natalie Giglio hails from Ogdensburg, NY. Natalie was a standout high school player before making the jump to the prep level. Her skill, play making abilities, and composure with the puck have transferred well and helped the Huskies win some big games. Natalie has been accepted to Clarkson University, the University of New Hampshire, SUNY Plattsburgh, Rochester Institute of Technology, and SUNY Oswego.
Kim Mongrain #31
Kim, from La Sarre, Quebec came to Northwood as a postgraduate student. Kim’s work ethic, on and off the ice, has helped her develop into a solid goaltender, earning multiple shut-outs this year for the Huskies. Kim’s easy-going demeanor and willingness to help others has made everyone’s experience at Northwood better. She’s waiting to hear good news from Canadian Universities so she can return to Canada and pursue a degree in physical education.
On the ice, the team split with Ontario Hockey Academy, winning on the road and losing at home. On Saturday, they converted on three of five power plays and added one even strength goal to dominate the game. On Sunday, the two teams played tighter in a back-and-forth effort that eventually saw OHA take the final lead for the win.
Saturday’s game got off to a great start when a clean faceoff win to Saara Keranan ended resulted in a shot from the point. The OHA goalie made the first save, but Madison Gneo was able to find the rebound for the goal. The Huskies scored a few minutes later when Sara Donatello had her own shot from the point on the power play. This time, it hit the post and went it, resulting in Sara’s first Northwood goal of the season and the second of the game. Bridgit Sullivan scored two more power play goals to make it 4, and Ashley Davis only allowed one goal against for the win.
The Huskies scored first in Sunday’s game, too, when Moe Tsukimoto dangled an OHA defender and beat the goalie high. Natalie Giglio followed it up with a beautiful walk and shot from the half-wall. OHA scored the next goal, and from then on, it was a ping pong match. Syd Collins was aggressive on the forecheck and scored a shorthanded goal, but OHA answered back after a bad bounce left an OHA player alone with Kim Mongrain, the Husky goaltender. Tatum Gietl had a beautiful shot on the power play, to gain the lead again. However, OHA scored the next two to tie it up and take the lead with two minutes left. The Huskies pulled their goalie, but took a penalty after, and they couldn’t convert on any of the opportunities.
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