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New Canaan Girls Hockey Defeats Darien, 7-2

Holly Burwick has three goals for Rams, who improve to 13-0, Sara Shaker and Julia Arrix score for Darien, which drops to 8-4

Holly Burwick scored three goals, leading the undefeated New Canaan girls hockey team to a 7-2 victory over Darien on Friday afternoon at the Terry Conners Rink in Stamford.

Olivia Hompe and Madzie Carroll each scored twice for the Rams, who improved to 13-0 overall and 8-0 in the FCIAC.

Sara Shaker and Julia Arrix tallied for Darien, which dropped to 8-4 and 6-2.

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After New Canaan took a 4-1 lead after one period, Arrix scored in the first minute of the second to pull the Blue Wave within a pair.

However, New Canaan built its lead to 6-2 after the second period, then scored the only goal in the final period.

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Britt Gardella made 13 saves for New Canaan.

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