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Volume CXXXII, Number 13 |
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U.S./Canadian connection powers women's hockey team
REBEKAH METZLER
STAFF WRITER
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| Thanks in part to strong goaltending, the Polar Bears are ranked number two in the nation. (Karsten Moran, Bowdoin Orient) |
In action against in-state challenger University of Southern Maine, the Polar Bears scored six goals in the third period alone en route to an 8-0 defeat over the Huskies. Shelly Chessie '03, most recently named USCHO offensive player of the week and NESCAC Player of the Week, put in a hat trick in the third period.
Rounding out the scoring, Kelsey Wilcox '06, Cathie Quinlan '05, Gill McDonald '04, and Beth Muir '03 (who connected twice) scored goals for Bowdoin. Nathalie Morgan '06 earned her second shutout for the Bears in goal.
In a weekend doubleheader against Connecticut College, the Polar Bears posted a combined score of 10-2 in both games. Interestingly enough, this is the same one game total they posted against the Colby Mules on Wednesday night.
The first game against Conn. College ended with a final score of 3-1. Marissa O'Neil '05 scored in the first minute of action, and Quinlan and Chessie followed with insurance goals. Emily McKissock posted ten saves in the contest.
In the second match up with the Camels the next day, Bowdoin opened the floodgates connecting seven times with the back of the net. Led by McDonald's hat trick, the Bears also got two goals from Kirsti Anderson '05, and single scores from Jess Burke '04 and Kelsey "Gumby" Wilcox '06. McKissock and Morgan split time in net, and each made eight saves in the 7-1 victory.
Most recently against the sad Mules of Waterville, the Polar Bears ripped six goals in the final period to post a humiliating score of 10-2. Chessie, Muir, and Rebecca Seldon each notched two goals apiece, while O'Neil, Katherine Duglin '05, Ba Lanoue '03, and Anderson all contributed a single goal into the final tally. McKissock made 21 saves to earn the victory.
One of the most fascinating aspects of being a part of a hockey team is the blending of Canadian and US citizens. This team is as close as any other despite its split nationality.
Leah McClure said, "After all, we have eight or so Canadians on the team!" In a world that is often at times full of discrimination and separation, it certainly warms the heart to see these individuals unite in peace.
However, it seems things are not always as harmonious as they might appear. Proud Canadian McDonald said, "I feel like some people discriminate more against me because I am Canadian, or it might be just because I am better looking and cooler then them too, but they don't have to hate me because I am from the best country ever!"
Fellow Canadian McClure said that one of the perks of being Canadian is that, "I get to wear a Canadian flag on my helmet!"
While both Canadians interviewed support the playing of the Canadian national anthem before games, nothing has been done to make that dream a reality. "I feel that the Canadian anthem should absolutely be played. It is a beautiful song that symbolizes everything that the great white north stands for," said McDonald.
McClure emphasized, "I do believe that the anthem should be played before the game."
Both McDonald and McClure were enthusiastic in their support of the country and their team. McDonald said, "I just want to put a little plug in for my mini game team, we are going to rock this week, we have been putting in a little extra time on the quad to get a hold of the 'basics.' Go BRB's!!!" The team pride and national pride oozes from this pair of standouts.
Finally, in the grand tradition that seems to have made fashion synonymous with Bowdoin women's ice hockey, the team recently became outfitted in new sporty black fleeces and hot new hats. From Bauer sandals to fleecewear, these Bears are hooked up.
Said McClure, "Not only does our hockey team posses tremendous hockey skills, but we are the best outfitted team in the NESCAC! It must come from all the reading of the mags on the bus trips!"
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