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The Picton Gazette
Panthers hope to remain a Bay of Quinte contender despite youth movement Girls hockey team starts season with many new faces ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
LINING IT UP Panthers alternate captain Celina Fox cradles the puck in the slot during practice Tuesday. The veteran forward will be counted on for offence this season as the Panthers hope to remain in contention. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
was our first game together as a team and I definitely think we will progress over the season and get even better," she said. Coach Laurie Spencer was encouraged by another factor. The Panthers skated with an experienced Bayside team she learned lost a one-goal decision to the St. Theresa Titans, the perennial measuring stick in the local league. "That's good for us if we stayed with Bayside and Bayside stayed with St. T's," she said. Spencer said the Panthers will benefit from the allaround strong play of speedy centre Terpstra and the goalscoring abilities of Fox, who proved to be one of the club's
more reliable scorers last year as a Grade 11. The team also received a boost when Brooke Jackson decided to return after taking a year off. The forward was one of the Panthers' top scorers on their run to a first OFSAA berth in 2015. Another forward turning eyes is speedy newcomer Sydney Davies. "Her fitness is very apparent on the ice for us," Spencer said. On the back end, sophomore Chloe Marshall will be looked on for leadership. The Panthers can also boast a commitment to defensive play throughout the lineup, particularly since three defencemen were converted to forward last year. "All three of them have
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Youth will be served on the PECI Girls Hockey Panthers this year as a number of veterans have graduated from the team that won Bay of Quinte silver medals the past two years. That said, the team's leadership group is preparing to contend and live up to high expectations. "I think we have a really young team this year. Over half our team is in Grade 9 but I'm really excited to see what that will bring We have some really strong players and it is going to be a fun year," she said. "I think you'll be impressed with us. We play a fast-paced game, we work together and make good passes and plays.' Alternate captain Celina Fox agrees. She said most of the Panthers have played rep hockey and though they're a bit younger, they won't be overmatched in league play. "Our team is very experienced," she said. "We know what we're up against now and we're used to the other teams." The Panthers opened their 2016-2017 season Monday with a 2-1 loss to the Bayside Red Devils. Freshman goaltender Maddy Rowbotham stood on her head and returning forward Tynika Williams found the twine. Fox said despite the loss, she felt the Panthers showed what they're capable of in the contest. "We played amazing. It
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some pressure to live up to the lofty standard the team has set in recent years, but they indicated past captains like Cailey Jones and Alex Staley have given them good examples to learn from. They said it will be their goal to share those experiences with the younger players to drive the Panthers to success.
team is looking forward to tournament play in Napanee against some high-end clubs. "Going up against those harder teams make you play stronger, it's beneficial," said Fox. Terpstra added it will be a good bonding experience. Fox and Terpstra acknowledged the team does feel
chosen to play forward against this year. That's the best thing about high school hockey. It's OK to make mistakes, that's how you learn," Spencer said. "Sometimes they're not comfortable trying a new position in rep leagues. I was quite pleased when they say they wanted to try forward again. They've really shown some growth." The coach added the Panthers also welcomed two players who haven't played much hockey in the past, but are dedicated and eager to help their teammates however possible. The Panthers are home twice next week, to Moira Tuesday, and to St. Paul Thursday, both at 3 p.m. The games should give the team valuable experience leading into its first match-up with St. Theresa Dec. 15 in Belleville. Later in December, the
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