21 January 2012

Girls Hockey: High-scoring Wingers fly by Tigers 9-3

by Nate Rowan

Chloe Batta (No. 7) scored 2 of the 3 Tiger goals
(photo by Jim Lindquist)

Farmington allowed a season-high nine goals and fell to Red Wing, 9-3, Friday night at Schmitz-Maki Arena.

The Tigers (8-13-0, 4-5-0) allowed three goals in each period and finished 0-for-7 on the power play.

“We had a rough night,” head coach Jon Holmes said. “In the second it got away from us mentally.”

Emily Stegora recorded a hat trick and also picked up an assist to lead the Wingers who finished 1-for-5 on the power play. The teams combined for 24 penalty minutes.

“We really let the chippiness get to us,” Holmes said. “The good that can sometimes come from being angry about an opponent’s play did not come through.”

Chloe Batta scored twice to lead Farmington. Michaela Tonsager earned an assist on both Batta goals. Haley Doll added the third goal.

Grace Gavin (No. 5) battles two Wingers for the puck
(photo by Jim Lindquist)

The loss caps a tough week for the Tigers who were outscored a combined 17-4 in two losses.

“We have to get back to what we do best and that hasn't happened in the last two games,” Holmes said. “Hopefully we can chalk this up to a bad week and rebound on Monday.”

“In all this mess though we did get to see Ashley Corcoran play a couple of periods in the nets and she looked very solid and her growth over the past couple of seasons is definitely noticeable.”

Farmington returns to action Monday as they take on Maple Grove at Schmitz-Maki Arena.