Ashley Davis

Humans Of Northwood: Sara Donatello ‘18

November 6, 2017 by Ashley Davis

“I’m from Lake Placid, NY. Northwood has been a part of my life for 5 years, so I guess saying 4 year survivor doesn’t do it justice. I like to think of myself as mature and a leader in the school. A lot of people call me sassy. I like being on the lake, swimming, laying in the middle of the water on a boat, listening to music and not having to think about a single thing. I came to Northwood because it seemed liked a perfect fit for me, especially since my dad works here. My favorite Northwood memory is probaby Winter Carnival, specifically broomball. It’s just such a great time around campus for everyone. I would probably tell my freshman self to stay on top of homework — seriously! But also, be more social. I’m not sure what exactly I want to do after Northwood, but I do know I want to go abroad. Studying abroad is just so interesting to me and I can’t wait to travel. I see myself living somewhere in Europe in 10 years.”

As told to Ashley Davis ‘17

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Humans Of Northwood: Sierra Benjamin ‘18

November 6, 2017 by Ashley Davis

“I’m from Florida, USA. I like to sleep a lot, lay around, watch Netflix. I also like to deliver flowers for my aunt’s business. I eat a lot; that’s how I get out of the house. Every day I go out, get Chick-fil-a, and then go to the gym, of course. I came to Northwood because they didn’t have hockey down South. I would go back and tell my freshman self, “quit kidding yourself… you’re gay.” Seriously, I’d tell myself to study hard and get good grades because it’s really important. I want to play college hockey, and after I get my degree, I want to work with kids with disabilities. In 10 years, I see myself in Miami, laying on my boat with friends, listening to music, and being very happy.

As told to Ashley Davis ‘17

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Girl’s Hockey 5-0, Place 2nd in Detroit 2 Nations Showcase

October 30, 2017 by Ashley Davis

The Girls Hockey team traveled to Detroit to compete against 31 other elite girls hockey programs from North America and went undefeated in the Two Nations College Prep Showcase. The girls placed second out of 32 teams, going 5-0 on the weekend, sweeping teams from across Canada and The States.

The Huskies celebrate a win in Detroit.

Friday morning the Huskies faced off against Gilmour Academy, a familiar league opponent. The girl’s started the weekend strong with Keeley Rose (Forward, 2018) scoring quickly in the first. In the second, after a Gilmour goal tied it up, Nikki Kendrick (Forward, 2018) netted one to take back the lead at 2-1. Kendrick struck again in the third to raise the total to 3-1. With a few minutes left, Miranda Bookman (Forward, 2020) finished the game by pushing the lead to 4-1. Ashley Davis (Goalie, 2017 PG) stopped 22 of 23 shots. [Read more…]

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Girls’ Hockey goes 1-1-1 at Home, Bisons Bring Strong Competition

October 23, 2017 by Ashley Davis

The Huskies took on the Buffalo Bisons at home, posting a 1-1-1 record this past weekend. The girls were challenged in all aspects of the game as the Bisons provided the strongest competition for the Huskies to date.

Moe Tsukimoto ‘18, Keeley Rose ‘18, and Kylie Kroes ’18 go through the handshake line after scoring in the 3rd game

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Girl’s Hockey Sweeps Trinity College School in their first NAPHA Weekend

October 18, 2017 by Ashley Davis

The Huskies traveled North to Port Hope, ON this past weekend to compete in their first NAPHA (North American Prep Hockey Association) league weekend. They swept the weekend going 2-0 against Trinity College School.

Hanna Rose ’18 scores from the point (Photo: provoded)

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Girl’s Hockey Nets Win in Front of Family Weekend Crowd

October 10, 2017 by Ashley Davis

Sierra Benjamin ’18 fires a shot from the point.

The Huskies extended their five-game win streak this weekend by taking down the Cornwall Typhoons on Saturday morning. It was an all-around team effort as the Huskies faced many obstacles in the game. Injuries and SATs took a toll on the Huskies’ bench, causing a few plays to be out of the lineup. The girls persisted, winning the home game 4-2 in front of a big Family Weekend crowd.

Four different players tallied goals for the Huskies. Lexi Hooper (Forward, 2020) started the scoring early in the first. A few seconds later Keely Rose (Forward, 2018) buried a beautiful backdoor shot to put the Huskies up 2-0 only minutes into the game. Before the end of the first, Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) and Kendall Dubin (Forward, 2018) netted one apiece to extend the Huskies lead to 4-0. [Read more…]

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Headmaster’s Council Looks to Make Changes to Study Hall

October 6, 2017 by Ashley Davis

The Northwood Headmaster’s Council has proposed to change the way study hall is conducted. In order to get quick approval of their proposal, the group of senior student leaders met with Northwood School’s Board of Trustees on September 22nd.

Olivia Skriloff ’18

A member of the Council, Olivia Skriloff ‘18, said the goal was to “increase freedoms as students get older.” The idea that study hall needs to be reformed is an idea that has circulated the school for years, yet there has been no action. This year’s Headmaster’s Council has decided to take action, and convincing the Board would be no small task.

The Headmaster’s Council outlined why the current system should be changed. The base issue revolved around the school’s mission statement: “Northwood School fosters growth in young people so that they may engage their world and lead lives of consequence.” [Read more…]

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Girl’s Hockey 4-0, Wins Vermont Shamrocks Jamboree

October 3, 2017 by Ashley Davis

Sierra Benjamin ’18 in action at the 2017 Northwood Invitational.

The Girl’s Hockey team traveled to Burlington, VT last weekend and took home the championship after winning all four games. The weekend included three preliminary games Friday and Saturday, followed by the championship on Sunday morning.

In the first match Friday night, the girls won 8-0 against the Montclair Blues. Five different Huskies got a tally. The scoring was early and often. Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) and Nikki Kendrick (Forward, 2018) got two a piece. Sierra Benjamin (Defense, 2018), Miranda Bookman (Forward 2020), Keeley Rose (Forward, 2018), and Aimee Headland (Forward, 2019) added one a piece to complete the 8-0 win. Ashley Davis (Goalie, 2017 PG) and Olivia Skriloff (Goalie, 2018) combined for the shutout.

The following morning the Huskies faced off against the Vermont Shamrocks. Getting the first goal was a challenge for the huskies against a strong goaltender. It wasn’t until the end of the first that Kylie Kroes (Forward, 2018) was able to capitalize on a rebound to break the ice. Later on, Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) netted two more to raise the total to 3-0. Courtney Fairchild (Goalie, 2020) recorded the shutout.

After a short two hour break the Huskies were back on the ice to face off against St. Lawrence Steele. The girls ramped up the offense after falling down 0-1 early in the first. Six unanswered goals came from four different players. Lexi Hooper (Forward/Defense 2020) put in three to earn her first Northwood hattrick. Nikki Kendrick (Forward, 2018), Sierra Benjamin (Defense, 2018), and Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) added one apiece for a 6-1 comeback win. Ashley Davis (Goalie, 2017 PG) stopped 18 of 19 shots.

Sunday morning the Huskies took the ice for the championship game against the home team, the Vermont Shamrocks. Only seconds into the game Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) threw a shot five hole to immediately put the huskies up 1-0. From there on the Huskies took advantage offensively and put in six more for a 7-0 total. Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) added 3 more throughout the game, totalling at four. Marina Alvarez (Defense, 2021) got her first Northwood goal from the point, while Nikki Kendrick (Forward, 2018) and Keeley Rose (Forward, 2018) also added a goal apiece. Ashley Davis (Goalie, 2017 PG) stopped all 19 shots for the shutout.
With this weekend’s wins, the Huskies move to 6-2 on the season. The girls will be hosting Cornwall this coming Saturday for a Family Weekend game at the Olympic Center.

Follow Northwood Girl’s Hockey games on Twitter (@nwgirlshockey) live play by play updates year round.

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New Coaching Staff at the Helm of Girls’ Hockey

September 28, 2017 by Ashley Davis

The Northwood Girl’s Hockey team experienced a huge shake-up coming into the 2017-2018 season. This year’s team will see an entirely new coaching staff after the summer departures of Coaches Lucy Schoedel and Morgan Illikainen. The new faces lead the Huskies bench are Head Coach Gino Riffle and Assistant Coach Leigh Getz.

Coach Leigh Getz addresses the team.

A few weeks after school was dismissed for the underclassmen, Coach Illikainen announced that she would be resigning as assistant coach to return to her alma mater, Dartmouth in order to pursue a law degree as well as serve as assistant coach for the women’s ice hockey team. Soon after, it was announced that Coach Getz would be joining the program as her replacement. Getz, a 2015 graduate of Connecticut College, spent her last two years coaching girls’ ice hockey at her alma mater, Canterbury School. [Read more…]

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Girls’ Hockey Goes 2-2 in First Home Weekend

September 26, 2017 by Ashley Davis

The Northwood School Girls’ Hockey Team opened the season with a four-game series against two New York State foes. The home opener September 22-24 included four games over three days at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid. The team went 2-2, beating the Rochester Edge twice and falling to the Niagara Purple Eagles.

In the first game Friday night, the Huskies faced off against Rochester Edge. Ella Fesette (Forward, 2022) broke the ice by scoring her first Northwood goal a few minutes into the second period. Late in the third, Moe Tsukimoto (Forward, 2018) netted two goals to put the Huskies up 3-0. Ashley Davis (Goalie, 2017 PG) recorded the shutout on 19 shots. [Read more…]