Recent Girls 19U AA Team News
Bronze Medalist at USA Hockey Nationals!
win game 1 at USAH Nationals
Jr. Flyers 4-1 vs New Mexico
The Girls 19UAA Team opened USA Hockey Nationals with an impressive 4-1 win over the New Mexico Mustangs.
After falling behind 1-0 on a NM Power Play goal, Carly Marzano tied the game just 6 minutes later in the 1st period on a feed from Francesca Gambino.
Marzano gave the Jr. Flyers a 2-1 lead early in the 2nd period with an unassisted Power Play goal. Francesca Gambino game the Jr. Flyers a cushion with her 1st goal with just 2 minutes remaining in the 2nd.
CC Charles put the game away early in the 3rd assisted by Amanda Wallace.
Katie O'Brein was outstanding in goal stopping 18 or 19 New Mexico shots.
Congratulations to 19AA forward Amanda Wallace on her commitment to the University of Colorado Boulder Women’s Ice Hockey team. The Buffs compete as a division 1 club program in the American College Hockey Association. She will be attending the Honors College for the Arts and Sciences at CU in the Fall.
Amanda is finishing up her tenth season of hockey, the last five with the Junior Flyers, and will conclude her club level career with a fifth consecutive trip to USA Hockey Nationals. She possesses a high hockey IQ and is a skilled puck handler and set up player. Amanda has consistently been a top point producer both at the Tier 2 Club and High School levels. Coach Tom Sullivan quoted “The one thing that separates Amanda from the pack is her anticipation and constant movement on the ice.”
Amanda said “I want to thank my parents for giving me their support through the years and to all of my coaches along the way. A big thank you to Coaches Kevin and Sarah at CU Boulder. I can’t wait to join the team in the Fall. Sko Buffs!”