Sarah
Wilkie: "The tournament and the trip
to Toronto were really fun. I thought the Canadian
teams we played were great and I think our team benefited
from playing these Canadian teams. We're going to
be even better next month in Montreal."
Cara Jankowski: "Even though
we came from all over the Northeast, I felt a common
desire to do our best, which isn't always true with
teams. NEWHL is going to bring my hockey to a higher
level and at the same time let me make new friends
I will never forget."
Katelyn Couturier: "I loved
meeting the girls on my new team, and look forward
to a great summer of tournaments with them. I also
had a lot of fun skating against those challenging
teams with my new teammates, and throwing Kaly Spilhaus
in the pool with some of my new friends."
Jenny MacArthur: I have something
positive to say about the tournament. One of the
best things about these tournaments is meeting new
people and making friends with them. Also being
able to play with the best is a lot of FUN!!!!
Ally Strachan: Brampton was a
great time. I learned that whether you know your
teammates or not you can still pull together and
have a great game. Coach Scott was very helpful,
not to mention meeting a real NHL player was AWESOME.
Through all the ups and downs in Canada, it was
a really great experience. I would love to go back.
Kylie Dalbec: It was exciting
to participate in the worlds largest girls tournament.
The Canadian skaters are amazing. They are a lot
faster, stronger and more skilled than we are, yet
we played with them and didn't lose too badly. We
had great goalies.
Tara Connolly: I had a really
great time at the Brampton Tournament. Playing teams
that were a couple years older than me was a great
challenge that I really enjoyed- I loved the competition
and it was great for my game. My teammates were
all so enjoyable to play with, and I think by the
end of the weekend we had all become friends as
well. Consequently, the nine or so hour bus ride
home seemed a lot shorter, and I almost felt myself
regretting leaving my teammates. The parents were
also all really nice and helpful.
Overall, it was an awesome weekend and I had a blast!
We were in hockey country playing the sport we love,
surrounded by the people who invented it. It was
hockey heaven, and it could not have gotten any
better.
Caitlin Re: I really enjoyed playing
against the Canadian players. They were much older
than our team but they were not as better as everyone
thought they were going to be. The Hockey Hall of
Fame was a great place. I wish I was not sick part
of the time and I would have had more fun so I hope
we get to go back next year. We looked sharp in
our purple "bling" from Bob!!
Hannah Bartlett: Through this
tournament I met several new friends and I played
against a higher level of hockey than I usually
do. I had a lot of fun even though we didn't exactly
win.
Paige Hardtke: This trip was a
wonderful experience. It was wicked fun and had
a good level of competition. This was a trip always
to remember and hopefully we can do it again.
Name Withheld: The Spring League
has allowed me to adjust to a difference style of
play. One I did not know I could do until now. I
have always played for one organization with one
distinct style and the first couple of weeks it
all seemed kind of strange but now I am having a
blast!
Alyssa Cowles: I wish there was
something like this closer to where I live, but
it is great that I am allowed to play in more than
one game each weekend. The level of play is amazing
and I know that this has really helped to improve
my game.
Caitlin Re: I enjoy playing in
the Spring league because I get to see friends from
my past that I have not seen in a while or make
new ones and play with them or against them. There
is no pressure. It is all fun and you can play as
many games as you want.
