The girls’ hockey team, seen here celebrating their fourth Northwood Invitational championship in a row. Photo: Mr. Michael Aldridge.
The girls ended their season this Sunday, finishing with a 53-18-2 record and ranked 7th in the country. Along with two tournament wins and having all seniors continue their hockey and academic careers in college, this group showed what it means to play Husky hockey and work hard.
Although the team fell short in the league championship game, losing 3–2 to NAHA in double overtime, the result does not diminish the resilience and determination they showed all year.
For the seniors, the final game carried an even deeper meaning. Not only did it mark the end of the season, but also the end of their time at Northwood and their youth hockey careers. For many, the reality of it all did not fully set in until the final whistle blew. In that moment, everything—from early morning practices to long weekends and cold winter days—felt worth it. It’s something many would do again without hesitation.
This year’s team was especially close-knit. Despite early doubts from others who believed the team was “too young,” the players proved otherwise. They grew together throughout the season, building strong chemistry and continuing to trust the processes every day, which led them to one of the top rankings in the country.
This group definitely raised the bar for the teams to come and set a new standard for future Northwood teams.
