You know what I’ve been thinking? There’s a freshman defender from Peabody making lots of noise – and not just from the defensive end of the ice. Sydney Zizza, a do-it-all skater on the Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey team, has been enjoying quite a dominant stretch. Just ask PLNR Coach Michelle Roach. “Sydney has shown incredible effort and confidence in her … [Read more...] about Athlete of the Week: PLNR’s Sydney Zizza
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PLNR takes Carlin Cup, but it’s no cakewalk against Fenwick
Whenever city bragging rights are on the line between the Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading (15-3-1) and Bishop Fenwick (3-15-1) girls hockey teams, it's usually a pretty safe bet that both teams will leave it all on the ice, regardless of records. Such was the case Monday in the annual Carlin Cup clash at McVann-O'Keefe Memorial Ice Rink. Behind two goals from PLNR senior … [Read more...] about PLNR takes Carlin Cup, but it’s no cakewalk against Fenwick
Gritty PLNR performance holds off Falmouth
In what Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey coach Michelle Roach described as a “fast, hard-fought, physical” game, an undermanned PLNR squad found a way to win Monday afternoon, defeating visiting Falmouth, 2-1, in a non-league contest. Mia Lava scored the eventual game-winning goal on a power play about five minutes into the second period. PLNR (8-1-1) ran only … [Read more...] about Gritty PLNR performance holds off Falmouth
Little things, big win for PLNR against Winthrop
Sometimes, it comes down to the little things, which when added up, make a big difference between winning and losing. A poked puck here. Digging the puck out of a scrum on the boards. That extra hustle to win a 50-50 puck and make a critical clear. Such was the case Wednesday night at McVann O’Keefe Memorial Ice Rink between undefeated teams. In the end, … [Read more...] about Little things, big win for PLNR against Winthrop
PLNR, St. Mary’s battle to tie in overtime thriller
Physical, fast-paced, up-and-down hockey was the ticket Saturday at McVann O'Keefe Rink between defending Division 1 state champion St. Mary's and Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading. Each team had the lead – and lost the lead. Trailing, 3-2, with a little less than nine minutes remaining, PLNR's Daniella White netted the equalizer on a power play. Both sides had chances to … [Read more...] about PLNR, St. Mary’s battle to tie in overtime thriller