Meaningful Home
Opener Win for the Valiants
The
Manhattanville women’s ice hockey team played their home season-opener on Friday
against Nichols College. Their highly anticipated return to Playland Ice Casino
had been long awaited. The team hoped to win their first game of the season at
home, improving on their 0-2 start and so they did. The Valiants ended up going
home victorious with a 5-0 score.
Goalkeeper
Kirsten Shaughnessy successfully blocked all 13 shots that the opposing team
took. On the defense, forward Kyra Herbert helped contribute to the win by
scoring two valuable goals giving the Valiants three out of the five points.
“It
was the best feeling ever. I haven’t been very productive in my college career
so it felt good to finally contribute,” said Herbert in regards to her
performance. Herbert had made some adjustments during the offseason that helped
her improve her game but she mostly credited the team’s communication skills to
her success.
“I
lifted and played a lot this summer and fall, but really any success I had in
the game or will have in the future will come from working and communication
well with my teammates,” said Herbert.
A
lot of motivation also has been present due to the importance that the Playland
Ice Casino has played in the history of the Manhattanville women’s ice hockey.
There have been several winning records from past Manhattanville teams that had
been established there. One of the most impressive facts is that the women’s
ice hockey teams have managed to keep their losing record at home under 20
games combined in the past ten years.
“Playland
is great. The record that past Manhattanville teams have there is a huge
motivator to work hard and win games,” said Kyra Herbert. “Past teams have
gotten close to winning the national title so that’s a tough goal but if the
Manhattanville women’s hockey team makes it that far again anytime soon, it
would most likely be this year. A lot of our best players graduate this year;
so if we do it, this is the year.”
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