The
Windham/Westbrook hockey team took on Gorham on Tuesday, February 5 at
the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.
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| Derek Corbett |
The
boys started strong, with excellent teamwork. After several goals were scored
early on by Gorham, Windham/Westbrook was working hard to be first to the puck
to seize scoring opportunities. They were moving the puck around nicely, and
roughly halfway through the first period, Derek Corbett #28, gets one in the
net.
End of
first period: 4-1, Gorham
Windham/Westbrook
stepped up their defense in the second period. They had a strong start and were
pressuring Gorham, working to even out the score. Windham/Westbrook more than
doubled the shots they took on Gorham’s goal in the second period from the
first period. Their defensive effort paid off, as Gorham only got one goal in
the second period.
End of
second period: 5-1, Gorham
Windham/Westbrook
hit the ice in the third and final period to try to turn this game around. They
came out aggressive and for the first half of the period had pretty good
defense; keeping the puck away from their goal. Windham/Westbrook increased
their shots on Gorham’s goal, though nothing went in. Gorham was pressuring
hard and managed to score several more times before the buzzer.
Final:
9-1, Gorham
“In
spurts we played to our capabilities; unfortunately, we just don’t string
enough of that together,” commented coach Greg LeClair. “We had some good
moments when we were keeping Gorham to the outside. The second period I thought
we played our best hockey of the night; the effort was there. We’re trying to
find our footing, and it’ll come. It’s important to have the kids understand
that while the results aren’t there on the scoreboard, every day they show up
to practice and put forth their best effort, the results will get closer.”
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