Sacred Heart United secures convincing weekend wins against Troy and Livingston teams
December 15, 2023
TROY, MI (Buffalo Wild Wings Arena) - In a straightforward and solid performance, the Sacred Heart United girls' varsity ice hockey team clinched a decisive victory over Troy United, finishing with a comfortable 7-1 scoreline.
1st Period: Jordyn Farida Takes the Lead
Early in the game, #19 Jordyn Farida showcased her scoring ability with an unassisted goal at 12:27. Just under a minute later, at 11:29, she netted her second goal of the night, assisted by #12 Vivian Flowers. Farida completed her hat trick for the evening at 07:54, securing her fourth goal of the season with an assist from #7 Ava Monnich.
2nd Period: Contributions from Schneider and Daniels
The second period saw additional goals for Sacred Heart United. #5 Avery Schneider scored her first goal of the season at 4:10, and #17 Minh-Nhi Daniels added another at 02:19, assisted by #34 Lilly Lessard and #5 Avery Schneider. Ashley Leddy contributed with an unassisted goal at :34.
3rd Period: Responding to the Challenge
In the third period, Troy United managed to break through Sacred Heart United's defense with a power play goal at 9:34 by #27 Chloe O'Malley, assisted by #22 Abby Ford. However, Sacred Heart United quickly responded with a goal at :07 by #10 Yana Higgins, assisted by #22 Olivia Zahnow.
Final Score and Records: Sacred Heart United 7, Troy United 1
The final score of 7-1 reflects Sacred Heart United's solid performance. With this win, Sacred Heart United's record now stands at 2-2-0, while Troy United faces a challenging 0-6-0 start to their season.
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December 16, 2023
HAZEL PARK, MI (Viking Ice Arena) - In a well-executed game at their home rink, the Sacred Heart United girls' varsity ice hockey team secured a solid victory against Livingston United, finishing with a final score of 8-1. The game showcased the team's effective offensive strategies and resilient defense.
1st Period: Efficient Scoring in Early Minutes
The scoring started early for Sacred Heart United with #17 Minh-Nhi Daniels finding the net at 11:55, assisted by #34 Lilly Lessard and #10 Yana Higgins. The team continued the momentum with a power play goal at 08:52 by #7 Ava Monnich, assisted by Lessard and Higgins. Livingston United responded with a goal from #8 Anna Young at 03:33.
2nd Period: Consistent Offensive Contributions
In the second period, Ava Monnich added her second goal of the season at 06:12, assisted by #19 Jordyn Farida and Yana Higgins. The team continued to control the game with goals from Lilly Lessard at 04:40 and 03:02, both assisted by Farida and #6 Ashley Leddy. Yana Higgins contributed with her second goal of the season at 01:23, assisted by Ava Monnich and #5 Avery Schneider.
3rd Period: Closing Strong
The third period saw Jordyn Farida scoring unassisted at 07:38, securing her fifth goal of the season. Lessard completed a hat trick at 05:05 with a power play goal, assisted by Yana Higgins and Ashley Leddy. Olivia Zahnow added to the tally at 03:55, scoring her first goal of the season with an assist from Jordyn Farida.
Final Score: Sacred Heart United 9, Livingston United 1
The game concluded with Sacred Heart United earning a convincing 9-1 victory. The team displayed a well-rounded performance, and goalie #33 Perla Barahona's solid effort contributed to the successful defensive outcome.
This win strengthens Sacred Heart United's position in the girls' varsity ice hockey league, emphasizing their teamwork and consistency. As the season progresses, the team looks poised for continued success on the ice.
