MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team split a pair of games last week and stood at 3-2 heading into a Wednesday visit from Stowe. The Tigers will host South Burlington at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
On Feb. 24, the Tigers spotted visiting U-32 two goals in the first 3:04, but roared back for an 8-2 victory. The Tigers tied the game at 2-2 after one period, went ahead on an Ella Tucker goal in the second period, and then scored five times in the third period.
Tucker led the way with three goals and an assist, and other scoring contributors were Hana Doria and Channing Brush (two goals and an assist each), McKenna Raymond (goal, assist) and Lily Finn (two assists). Tiger goalie Abby Hodsden made 19 saves, and U-32’s Jin Clayton made 24 saves.
On Saturday, host Harwood/Northfield edged the Tigers, 4-3, as Louise Thomsen snapped a 3-3 tie early in the third period with her second goal and Highlander goaltender Jordan Hunter made 26 saves.
Patience Hanley scored twice for the Tigers, and Tucker once. Erin Mulcahy, Finn and Brush picked up assists, and goalie Lydia Deppman made 21 saves.