2021 Girls Ice Hockey Showcase Recap
July 12, 2021
Girls Ice Hockey Showcase took place Thursday, July 8 - Sunday, July 11 at New England Sports Center in Marlborough
Game 1 - Metro v. Southeast/Coastal
The matinee kickoff game of the 2021 Bay State Games Girls Ice Hockey Showcase featured Metro and Southeast/Coastal. Southeast/Coastal produced 1 goal per period earning them a 3-0 win over the Metro squad and their first win of the tournament.
Game 2 - Northeast v. Central/West
Northeast showed true domination in a 8-0 shutout win over Central/West. The score sheet was equally spread out amongst the roster with many players contributing for the win.
Game 3 - Metro v. Central/West
The physical play of Central/West could not wear down the girls of the Metro squad as they prevailed with a 3-0 win to earn their first of the tournament.
Game 4 - Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal
In an early tournament match-up between the two top teams, Northeast edged Southeast/Coastal by a score of 3-2. Each team held each other scoreless in the 3rd period.
Game 5 - Southeast/Coastal v. Central/West
Central/West jumped out to a quick 3-2 lead before Southeast/Coastal scored 6 unanswered goals of their own. Olivia Veins (#10) and Hannah O’Dowd (#15) each had a hat trick in the win.
Game 6 - Northeast v. Metro
Amanda Forziati scored two goals while Emma Holmes, Mia Martucci, Grace Corsetti, and Olivia Johnsen rounded out the scoring with one a piece to help cruise Northeast past Metro, 6-0.
Bronze Game - Metro v. Central/West
Metro and Central/West were tied with less than 1:30 on the clock until #2, Sadie Taylor scored the go ahead, and game-winning, goal for Metro on a breakaway. Metro took home the Bronze medal with this win leaving Central/West in fourth place.
Gold Game - Northeast v. Southeast/Coastal
In a back and forth game between the #1 seeded Northeast and #2 seeded Southeast/Coastal squad, the answer was Jill Gallagher. Gallagher (#8) scored 2 goals in Southeast/Coastal's 2-1 win over previously unbeaten Northeast to earn them the gold medal.