The Island of Martha's Vineyard has a rich tradition of hockey. The program has existed since 1982 and has continued to stay true to its roots - Character, responsibility, and dedication are paramount traits of the program. We are members of the Division III Cape & Islands League, and also play several out of league games. The varsity team and junior varsity teams practice at the MV Arena in Oak Bluffs, MA.
Game Recap- Nantucket 2, MV 0
With Nantucket visiting our island it was certain that it would be an eventful game. The two teams are attempting to gain some leverage with the Cape & Islands League as Nantucket was 1-0 with a previous win over Mashpee/Monomoy and we were 0-1-1 with an official tie. The first period started off with a feeling out process where our squad had a solid forecheck and generated 7 shots on net and allowed 3 with some decent scoring opportunities, at the end of the period it was tied 0-0.
The second period got underway and it was obvious that Nantucket wanted the game more and showed their desire to beat our team to loose pucks and sacrifice their bodies. We found ourselves outplayed for the entire 15 minutes, generating 1 shot on goal and allowing 12. Nantucket struck twice around the nine minute mark with two goals in under a minute. The first was a miscommunication behind our net, the second we were caught on our heels and allowed a Nantucket forward to beat us through the neutral zone beating goaltender Graham Stearns. The period ended 2-0.
As we approached the third period it felt like we had two opponents to play, Nantucket and ourselves. We took four penalties which were spread out throughout the period leaving us thin when we needed to generate offense. All four penalties, once reviewed, were indeed penalties. We dropped the game 2-0 and the team is searching for some answers amongst themselves. We are confident they will find what it is they are looking for and get to that consistent engaged effort that everyone wants to see. We are on a few days off before we reestablish our depth charts and prepare for an always hungry Bourne Canalmen team.
Overall record 5-2-2, C&I 0-1-1.
See our facebook page for the Varsity Prep game notes provided by their coaching staff.
With Nantucket visiting our island it was certain that it would be an eventful game. The two teams are attempting to gain some leverage with the Cape & Islands League as Nantucket was 1-0 with a previous win over Mashpee/Monomoy and we were 0-1-1 with an official tie. The first period started off with a feeling out process where our squad had a solid forecheck and generated 7 shots on net and allowed 3 with some decent scoring opportunities, at the end of the period it was tied 0-0.
The second period got underway and it was obvious that Nantucket wanted the game more and showed their desire to beat our team to loose pucks and sacrifice their bodies. We found ourselves outplayed for the entire 15 minutes, generating 1 shot on goal and allowing 12. Nantucket struck twice around the nine minute mark with two goals in under a minute. The first was a miscommunication behind our net, the second we were caught on our heels and allowed a Nantucket forward to beat us through the neutral zone beating goaltender Graham Stearns. The period ended 2-0.
As we approached the third period it felt like we had two opponents to play, Nantucket and ourselves. We took four penalties which were spread out throughout the period leaving us thin when we needed to generate offense. All four penalties, once reviewed, were indeed penalties. We dropped the game 2-0 and the team is searching for some answers amongst themselves. We are confident they will find what it is they are looking for and get to that consistent engaged effort that everyone wants to see. We are on a few days off before we reestablish our depth charts and prepare for an always hungry Bourne Canalmen team.
Overall record 5-2-2, C&I 0-1-1.
See our facebook page for the Varsity Prep game notes provided by their coaching staff.