Hey everyone,
So this weekend was our first weekend of Hockey East games, which is the conference that we are in. It is a really hard conference becuase all the teams are so close and work so hard. This weekend we had Boston University and Providence on Saturday then Sunday. We knew we had to work hard so we had very good practices all week.
But once we got to the games, we didn't play as well. I'm not sure what happened, but it wasn't the same team that was at practice. On Saturday, against BU, we lost 8-1. 6 of their goals were on power plays, meaning we had too many penalties. We did somewat well in the first period, but then it didn't get better. After a long night in the hotel (I now hate cities due to the traffic and noise that is given off of the highways and cars and such), we went to Providence, RI for our second game. We didn't start off well, but after having a "nice" chat with coach in our locker room, we kicked it in gear. One of our defense hurt her knee in the first period so we were down to only 4 defense, 3 freshman and 1 junior. We played well in the second and got better still in the third period. I scored as well, so that was really exciting. It was my birthday present to Dad!:D I was very happy the family was all at the house watching the game to see my first collegiate goal. Again, Happy 50th Birthday Dad!
This week we have a somewhat easy week. We had today and have tomorrow off of hockey. We are practicing Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, then having Saturday and Sunday off. We haven't had much time off as far as hockey goes because we've had games every weekend since we started, and since this weekend we don't have games, I think they are taking advantage of it to let us have time off and relax and recover. Classes are also going well this week. Love to all,
Ashley
Monday, October 27, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sacred Heart Weekend
Hey everyone,
This weekend we played Sacred Heart. We weren't really expecting them to be amazing, but we were still ready to put a fight and play to the best of our ability. The series was a Friday/Saturday series. Friday we were winning for a while, but we got a few bad calls for penalties, and they capitalized on their opportunities. We lost 3-2, which was a really hard loss because we didn't play particularly bad, just didn't have more drive than they did.
Saturday was a different story. We were determined to get back at them, to show that we had more drive and wanted it just as bad and they did. We came out flying. It was like a whole different team. We were passing well and getting a lot of shots off. We won 11-1. Our freshman goalie, who I went to NAHA with was in net for the first time and she had a really good game. A lot of our freshman got their first goals and one girl (a sophomore) got a hat trick. We were much happier with how we played on Saturday.
This week has been a bit stressful so far, because I have two tests and a paper due. This is also our first weekend that will count for Hockey East, which is the conference/league that we are in. We play Boston University on Saturday and Providence College on Sunday. We leave Friday afternoon for Boston. Also, this week we are starting to pick our classes out for next semester, which has been a bit stressful. I hope everything is going well in Fairbanks! It's supposed to snow here somewhat soon, so I am getting excited about that!
Love to all,
Ashley
This weekend we played Sacred Heart. We weren't really expecting them to be amazing, but we were still ready to put a fight and play to the best of our ability. The series was a Friday/Saturday series. Friday we were winning for a while, but we got a few bad calls for penalties, and they capitalized on their opportunities. We lost 3-2, which was a really hard loss because we didn't play particularly bad, just didn't have more drive than they did.
Saturday was a different story. We were determined to get back at them, to show that we had more drive and wanted it just as bad and they did. We came out flying. It was like a whole different team. We were passing well and getting a lot of shots off. We won 11-1. Our freshman goalie, who I went to NAHA with was in net for the first time and she had a really good game. A lot of our freshman got their first goals and one girl (a sophomore) got a hat trick. We were much happier with how we played on Saturday.
This week has been a bit stressful so far, because I have two tests and a paper due. This is also our first weekend that will count for Hockey East, which is the conference/league that we are in. We play Boston University on Saturday and Providence College on Sunday. We leave Friday afternoon for Boston. Also, this week we are starting to pick our classes out for next semester, which has been a bit stressful. I hope everything is going well in Fairbanks! It's supposed to snow here somewhat soon, so I am getting excited about that!
Love to all,
Ashley
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Minnesota Weekend
This past weekend the team travelled to Minnesota and played Minnesota State University at Mankato. This was one of the schools that I was seriously looking at, but it didn't end up working out. This is also the school that my Coach (Lichterman) was an assistant coach before coming to Maine. I think going into the weekend, we all wanted to win really bad, and though coach never said this, but because it was his old school.
My parents were able to come to the games too, so that was very nice to see them. We played on Friday night and it was a very close game. We were tied 2-2 going into the 3rd period. The final was 5-2, but the score didnt reflect how we played. It was better than the week before which is what we are trying for.
Saturdays game didn't go as well. We lost 4-0 and weren't playing very well until the 3rd period when we came out flying because we didn't want to leave Minnesota just letting them walk all over us. During that game though, we had 2 players get hurt. One got a really bad concussion after a collision and another hurt her knee (she had knee problems already too). Hopefully they will be back in the line up soon.
Fall break was this weekend, so Monday and Tuesday we had off of school. We still had hockey, but it was a nice break from studies. Classes are going well still. We have a few tests next week and a paper due so we are starting to get ready for a busy week, but I have been mostly caught up. Also, in a week and a half, the student athletes are going to be able to register for classes. I am really excited about that, because we get to choose our schedule and what times we want our classes to be at.
Monday was the Canadian Thanksgiving and since 15 (out of 20) of our team is Canadian, we all got together at a teammates appartment and had dinner. We cooked a turkey, and there was stuffing, cornbread, vegtables, mashed potatoes, bread, and many different kinds of desserts (it was also a few girls' birthdays, so we celebrated those too). Since we are gone on the American Thanksgiving, it was nice to have a home cooked meal for "Thanksgiving".
I hope everyone is doing well at home. Let more people know about this. Family and friends are able to read this, I just don't have that many people's email addresses to let everyone know about it. Love to all,
Ashley
My parents were able to come to the games too, so that was very nice to see them. We played on Friday night and it was a very close game. We were tied 2-2 going into the 3rd period. The final was 5-2, but the score didnt reflect how we played. It was better than the week before which is what we are trying for.
Saturdays game didn't go as well. We lost 4-0 and weren't playing very well until the 3rd period when we came out flying because we didn't want to leave Minnesota just letting them walk all over us. During that game though, we had 2 players get hurt. One got a really bad concussion after a collision and another hurt her knee (she had knee problems already too). Hopefully they will be back in the line up soon.
Fall break was this weekend, so Monday and Tuesday we had off of school. We still had hockey, but it was a nice break from studies. Classes are going well still. We have a few tests next week and a paper due so we are starting to get ready for a busy week, but I have been mostly caught up. Also, in a week and a half, the student athletes are going to be able to register for classes. I am really excited about that, because we get to choose our schedule and what times we want our classes to be at.
Monday was the Canadian Thanksgiving and since 15 (out of 20) of our team is Canadian, we all got together at a teammates appartment and had dinner. We cooked a turkey, and there was stuffing, cornbread, vegtables, mashed potatoes, bread, and many different kinds of desserts (it was also a few girls' birthdays, so we celebrated those too). Since we are gone on the American Thanksgiving, it was nice to have a home cooked meal for "Thanksgiving".
I hope everyone is doing well at home. Let more people know about this. Family and friends are able to read this, I just don't have that many people's email addresses to let everyone know about it. Love to all,
Ashley
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
First post!
Hey everyone!
So I wasn't going to do a blog, but then I decided that it would be much easier to just post thing (like little things) than telling everyone individually. Anyone who wants updates can get on here... so if you know someone or someone asks about me you can direct them here and they are able to make comments and such.
I guess I should start from the beginning with everything since I'm a bit behind in posting already! We got here at the end of August, moved in and began captain's practices and pre-season training right away. My roommate is from British Colombia and we get along pretty well. Here are a few pictures of my room:
We started school the day after Labor Day (Tuesday the 2nd?). I am taking 13 credits: Bio 100 w/ Lab, Chem 121 w/ Lab, Honors 111 (english), and a freshman seminar class that is only once a week and for my specific major (Biochemistry). The classes as what I expected them to be: not much class time and a lot of outside homework (and many of the profs don't care if you do it or not). A lot of my classes have online assignments which really frustrate me because of connections and so many different factors that hinder internet and homework.
Our first official practice was Sept. 20. This was where all the coaches could get on the ice. Practices have been going really well since then. We skate at a few practices a week just to keep in shape. We also still lift 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (well, 3 depending on if we have games on the weekend).
We did have our first games this weekend! They were against University of North Dakota. Randi Motsko plays for them, so that was fun to play my first college games against her. The games were at home, so we tried to get a really big crowd. Friday's game was a mix of emotions for me. I was really excited to be finally playing a game at a UMaine, but I was so nervous that I couldn't calm down. My heart was going a million miles an hour and I was shaking so much. Between periods I calmed down a bit in the locker room and things got better. Friday we won 3-2. It was a really close game and our goalie (Genevieve Turgeon) saved us, she was amazing. I got 2 penalties that game.
Saturday's game didn't go as well. We lost 7-3. It was a rough game and they were getting a little chippy. I had a penalty and an assist. Overall, I feel like I did better because I wasn't as nervous and I was able to do things with the puck. Also, I got to start the game so that was really cool!
If anyone is interested, you are able to watch the game on the internet. If you go to the UMaine website and then find the women's hockey schedule and click on a home game, a screen on the right side will pop up, and if you scroll down that screen you will see a "coverage: watch" button. I think there may be a subscription price, though.
Well, Sorry for such a long post, but I am going to try to update this once a week abou games and anything that is happening here. I hope everyone is doing well. I am for once jealous about not having snow because I really want it here since it has already snowed in Fbks! Love to all!
ashley
So I wasn't going to do a blog, but then I decided that it would be much easier to just post thing (like little things) than telling everyone individually. Anyone who wants updates can get on here... so if you know someone or someone asks about me you can direct them here and they are able to make comments and such.
I guess I should start from the beginning with everything since I'm a bit behind in posting already! We got here at the end of August, moved in and began captain's practices and pre-season training right away. My roommate is from British Colombia and we get along pretty well. Here are a few pictures of my room:
We started school the day after Labor Day (Tuesday the 2nd?). I am taking 13 credits: Bio 100 w/ Lab, Chem 121 w/ Lab, Honors 111 (english), and a freshman seminar class that is only once a week and for my specific major (Biochemistry). The classes as what I expected them to be: not much class time and a lot of outside homework (and many of the profs don't care if you do it or not). A lot of my classes have online assignments which really frustrate me because of connections and so many different factors that hinder internet and homework.
Our first official practice was Sept. 20. This was where all the coaches could get on the ice. Practices have been going really well since then. We skate at a few practices a week just to keep in shape. We also still lift 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (well, 3 depending on if we have games on the weekend).
We did have our first games this weekend! They were against University of North Dakota. Randi Motsko plays for them, so that was fun to play my first college games against her. The games were at home, so we tried to get a really big crowd. Friday's game was a mix of emotions for me. I was really excited to be finally playing a game at a UMaine, but I was so nervous that I couldn't calm down. My heart was going a million miles an hour and I was shaking so much. Between periods I calmed down a bit in the locker room and things got better. Friday we won 3-2. It was a really close game and our goalie (Genevieve Turgeon) saved us, she was amazing. I got 2 penalties that game.
Saturday's game didn't go as well. We lost 7-3. It was a rough game and they were getting a little chippy. I had a penalty and an assist. Overall, I feel like I did better because I wasn't as nervous and I was able to do things with the puck. Also, I got to start the game so that was really cool!
If anyone is interested, you are able to watch the game on the internet. If you go to the UMaine website and then find the women's hockey schedule and click on a home game, a screen on the right side will pop up, and if you scroll down that screen you will see a "coverage: watch" button. I think there may be a subscription price, though.
Well, Sorry for such a long post, but I am going to try to update this once a week abou games and anything that is happening here. I hope everyone is doing well. I am for once jealous about not having snow because I really want it here since it has already snowed in Fbks! Love to all!
ashley
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