Strong Season Continues for Girls Hockey

Editor's Note: The following was submitted by Westwood High School girls varsity ice hockey coach Rick Chrusciel.

Westwood's girls ice hockey team goaltender Siobhan Burke posted her second straight shutout and two late goals powered Westwood to a hard fought 2-0 victory over a tough Medway/Ashland squad on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Westwood pounded the Medway/Ashland net for the entire game, but goalie Kiley Nelson was up to the task making 45 saves. Kim Egizi finally broke through late in the third period off a setup by Kelly Healey and Catherine Barrett. With a minute to play, freshman Lulu Swartz put the game away for Westwood, setup by Barrett and Meghan Kelly.

Barrett had moved up to the top line as Ela Hazar was out with an injury and responded with her best game of the season.  

Westwood also got a great game from its defence: Taylor Sweeney, Kristin Barounis, Maddy McKeown and Katie Horsfall.

Prior to the game, Westwood honored its four seniors: Jackie Ventura, Courtney Fay, Liz Stuehr and captain Gabby Giugliano.  

With the win, Westwood improved to 12-3-1 on the season.