Amherst 14, Westfield Jr. Bombers Red 9
Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Smead Ice Arena
Division: Mite 3
The Westfield Junior Bombers Red matched up with Amherst on Sunday at Smead Arena in Springfield. After falling behind 7-2 early, the Bombers rallied to tie the score 7-7 before eventually falling 14-9. In an entertaining game from start to finish, Westfield was led in goal by Gavin Connors and his impressive 36 saves. Evan Michelucci led the comeback attempt with a hat trick and was greatly helped by two goals apiece from Spencer Roy and Brandon Houle. Joe Roselli and Jacob Hanselman scored goals as well for the Bombers. Despite coming up short in recent outings, this is a group that continues to develop.
Amherst 8, Westfield Jr. Bombers White 6
Saturday, January 11, 2014 at The Mullins Center Practice Rink, Amherst, MA
Division: Mite 3
Westfield Junior Bombers played a great game in Amherst on Saturday, January 11, 2014. The Junior Bombers had six goals scored by Ryan DeFalco, Brannon Miele, and Kaitlyn Ondrick all scoring two goals. Owen Colbath, Nicholas LaComb,Jacob Millard, Richard Moritko, Quinn O’Brien and Gavin Trzepacz did a great job on defense. Paul Lawry did a great job in goal with over ten saves.
Westfield Jr. Bombers White 7, Holy Name 7
Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Smead Arena, Springfield, MA
Division: Mite 3
Westfield Junior Bombers kept the pressure on as they played Holy Name at Smead Arena. The game ended with a tie and each team scoring 7 goals. Owen Colbath and Gavin Trzepacz each had a goal during the game. Ryan DeFalco had two goals and a hat trick for Brannon Miele. Paul Lawry played in the goal with more than ten saves in the net. Nicholas LaComb, Jacob Millard, Richard Moritko, Quinn O’Brien and Kaitlyn Ondrick all played a great game.
Brattleboro Hawks 5, Westfield Jr. Bombers 3
Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Amelia Park Ice Arena, Westfield, MA
Division: Squirt 2
This Westfield team proved they can run with the big dogs, as they gave one of the best teams in their division a run for their money. The Bombers came out shooting and got on the board first with a breakaway goal by Drew Glenzel. Brattleboro responded right back with wicked top shelf goal that got past Westfield goalie Sean Rowbotham. Westfield kept the pressure on and it paid off with their 2nd goal of the game. Kayla Russ had a sweet pass to Aidan Jubb, who hit the post, but Gage Sperlonga was there to follow up the shot and put the puck in. The Bombers were able to tack on a 3rd goal when Russ set up Sperlonga for his second goal of the game. The second period had serious back and forth action, and Brattleboro was able to get a rebound shot in past Rowbotham. Westfield’s defense was solid as usual with great play by Harrison Klein, Olivia Lawry, Brody Fitzgerald and Jake Marcoulier. Marcoulier was exceptional on the penalty kill in the second period, shutting down any offensive attacks by the Hawks. Brattleboro started to pull away in the 3rd period, but the Bombers would not go away without a fight. Rowbotham had 2 phenomenal breakaway saves, and Russ, Jubb and Glenzel broke up multiple plays, but Brattleboro proved to be too much. The Hawks added 3 goals in the final period to seal the game and lock up a hard fought victory.
