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Girls hockey comeback falls just short in 4-3 loss

The C-C girls hockey team lost a nail-biter to Wayland/Weston on January 21, with five Patriots notching points.

By Tim Healy ·

The Patriots’ jubilant bench after Emerson Ambrose scored the team’s third goal, shifting the momentum toward Acton-Carlisle. Photo by Tina Wu
The Patriots’ jubilant bench after Emerson Ambrose scored the team’s third goal, shifting the momentum toward Acton-Carlisle. Photo by Tina Wu

The Acton-Carlisle girls hockey team lost a 4-3 nail-biter to Wayland/Weston on January 21, with five Patriots notching points.

The Pats celebrate a goal after a scramble in the crease. Photo by Tina Wu
The Pats celebrate a goal after a scramble in the crease. Photo by Tina Wu
  • Team record: Overall 1-10-0; Dual County League 1-7-0
  • Big game: Molly Alexander had a goal and an assist. Ava Thomas scored her first goal of the season. Co-captains Addy Healy and Abby Adams each notched an assist.
  • Turning point: Emerson Ambrose was all over the ice throughout the contest. She scored her first career goal, putting the Pats within one in the third period. With the score 4-3, momentum shifted to CCHS. Despite a frantic final two minutes of scoring opportunities, the Patriots came up just short.   
  • Up next: The Pats were to host Acton-Boxborough at the Edge in Bedford on Wednesday.
Acton-Carlisle’s Ava Thomas tallies her first goal of the season, scoring against Weston Wayland on January 21. Photo by Tina Wu
Acton-Carlisle’s Ava Thomas tallies her first goal of the season, scoring against Weston Wayland on January 21. Photo by Tina Wu

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