The No. 11 Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey team (13-2-1) celebrated Senior Night in style with a 3-0 win over Gloucester (8-9) Saturday at McVann-O'Keefe Memorial Ice Rink. But on this Senior Night, it was freshman Sydney Zizza in the spotlight, scoring the game-winning goal, her second game-winner in as many games. "It was a super emotional game with the … [Read more...] about Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading blanks Gloucester in senior salute
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ROUNDUP: PLNR hang six on Medford
LoConte Memorial Ice Rink in Medford saw six goals, but none from the home team. In a dominating display PLNR took care of business behind goals from Shirley Whitmore (2), Chloe Gromko, Alexa Pepper, Grace Allen, and Mia Lava. GIRLS HOCKEY PLNR 3 Beverly 0 Captain Mia Lava led by example in this one, scoring two goals to lead visiting PLNR over Beverly. Chloe Gromko … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: PLNR hang six on Medford
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