WNYGVIH Weekly REcap and Schedule Changes

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By Janet Schultz, NYHOL

WNYGVIH WEEKLY WRAP

January 12-16, 2026

Clarence/Amherst/Sweet Home has moved into first place in the Western New York Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Federation. After 10 games they are 8 wins/2 losses for 24 points. Closely behind is Lancaster/Iroquois/Depew/Alden with nine games played and 7 wins and 2 losses for 21 points

Then there is a tie with 10 games each in the books and its Kenmore/Grand Island/Lockport; Frontier/Orchard Park and St. Mary’s of Lancaster all with 6 wins, 4 losses for 18 points.

After that its Hamburg/Eden/West Seneca/Cheektowaga, Williamsville, Monsignor Martin and Niagara County.

Leah Dowling of LIDA leads the scoring list with 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points in nine games but Sabrina Basamania is tied with her with 8 goals and 15 assists for 23 points in 10 games. KenGiPort’s Teagan Willats sits at third with 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points followed by Brynn Cafferty of LIDA with 9 goals/10 assists and Brynn Holland, HEWSC with 11 goals and 5 assists.

Ella Celej is keeping the net protected for CASH with 445.42 minutes between the pipes, she hasa made 229 of 243 shots for a save percentage of .942 and logged one shut-out.

Next is KGIP’s Hadley Dahlgreen with 180 minutes she has stopped 66 of 72 for a .917 save% and has two shut-outs. KGIP has their second goalie on the list with Ella Johnson in the net for 267.28 minutes, stopping 116 or 127 for a .913 save%. Then its LIDA’s Anna Maki with 45 minutes, 10 of 11 saves and a .909 save%. Finally HEWS Ella Buczynski with 354.90 minutes has made 155 saves on 171 shot for a .900 save% and two shut-outs.

St. Mary’s of Lancaster’s Betsy Accurso and FOP’s Rachael Fix have each had two shut-outs. Most minutes in the net goes to NICO’s Lila Jones at 459.95.

The week started with FOP at St. Mary’s of Lancaster ending with a 5-3 victory for FOP. Scoring the winning goal was Kamryn Filighera, unassisted. Basamania, Jocelyn Smaczniak, Brooklyn Forcucci, and Lila Bell each added a goal toward the victory. Assists came from Peyton Forcucci (2) and Chloe Gearhart. In goal Keira Keatan stopped 39 of 42. For St. Mary’s it was Gabe Lowell with two, and Meghan Donnelly, all unassisted. Accurso stopped 23 of 28 shots on goal.

The big announcement at that game was that Assistant Coach Chelsie Sereday had a baby girl and we want to congratulate the family and wish them well. Can’t wait to see a new hockey player in the arena.

It was an 11-1 LIDA victory over NICO in a make-up game from December. Scoring for LIDA were Natalie Domagola(2), Laela Osinski with the game winner, Leah Dowling (2), Mia Hauser, Georgia Kozell, Emily Lysiak (2), Skylar Patton and Brynn Cafferty. In goal Iris Schimenti stopped 5 of 6 shots for the win and for NICO Jones made 27 of 38. Sam Latini scored the only goal for NICO.

Down in West Seneca KenGiPort took HEWSC in a 2-0 shutout. Scoring both goals was Madelyn Jagow with assists from Erin Krawczyk and Willats on the first goal and Savanna Shaft on the second. Johnston stopped 29 shots for the shut-out victory. Buczynski stopped 19 of 21 shots for HEWSC.

At KenGiPort we want to congratulate Teagan Willats on her college commitment to Buffalo State College.

It was a busy Tuesday night

Over at Holiday Twin Rinks LIDA celebrated their Senior Night (more on that to come); however it was a 3-1 victory for CASH. They played to a 0-0 tie after the first and the with 2:11 left on the clock CASH’s Kiley Breeze scored in the second to go ahead 1-0. When they came back on the ice LIDA’s Claire Whiteford tied the game but CASH’s Mila Dominik takes the game-winner with 6:33 left. CASH then adds the final goal with 1:42 left in the third. Celej stopped 31 of 32 shots and LIDA’s Schimenti stopped 14 of 16 sog.

NICO faced another hard loss, this one a 13-0 to FOP. FOP’s scorers included Basamania, Tefft, B. Forcucci, Costano, Gearhart, Weber, Costanzo, Bell and Smaczniak. Assists came from P.Forcucci, Basamania, Matla, P. Forcucci, Weber, Filighera, Enis, Smaczniak and Tefft. B. Forcucci had a hattrick and Rachael Fix stopped 10 shots for the shutout victory. In net for NICO, Jones stopped 35 of 48.

HEWSC made up a game versus Monsignor Martin at Northtown with HEWSC winning 5-1. Scoring were Ellie Grabowski, Sophia Sokolowski, Brynn Holland with two goals and Sophia Phillips. Assists came from Phillips, Kylie Wegrzynowski, Morgan Cooper, Kelsey Barrett, and Clare Sokolowski. Katelyn Larson was in net making 6 saves on 7 shots for the W. Lilly Sampson scored the only goal, unassisted, for MonMar and Kate Kelley stopped 17 of 22 shots.

The final game of the night was at Paddock Arena with St. Mary’s visiting KenGiPort. KGIP gets on the board first when MacKenzie Kumrow scores, unassisted, at 4:43 of the first. Period ends with KGIP up 1-0. The score remains the same after the second. In the third it’s KGIP’s Willats, assisted by Krowczyk and M. Jagow and then Willats adds an empty netter for the 3-0 shutout. Goalie Dahlgreen stops 11/11 for the SO W. Accurso faced 18 SOG.

Wednesday night it was one game and that being at Northtown between NICO and Williamsville. Williamsville also celebrated their Seniors that night, and more on that to come. Williamsville got on the board first with a goal by Addison Stachura, assisted by Alison Besancon. NICO’s Latini answered back but then Williamsville added two more to end the first period 3-1. Besancon had an unassisted goal and Scarlet Canna had the final goal in the first, assisted by Jaylee Kochan. In the second period NICO started the scoring with a quick two goals. One by Ella Magnuson and the second by Latini. However Williamsville came back with Cadence Curran, Genevieve Illos, Stachura and Canna to end the second 7-3 in Williamsville’s favor. Williamsville opened the scoring in the third with a goal by Kochan. NICO tried by scoring two goals, both on the powerplay and both by Latini. The third ends and the final is 8-5 Williamsville.

The League can’t get away without some snow days and that was Thursday.

Schedule changes for this week include:

Monday, January 19, MonMar at HEWS, Postponed

Tuesday, January 20, HEWS at Niagara County, Dwyer, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, January 20, KengiPort at LIDA, Holiday, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, January 20, MonMar at Williamsville, Northtowns, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 21, St. Mary’s at MonMar, Cheektowaga, 3:30 p.m. (rescheduled from January 15)

Wednesday, January 21, FOP at Williamsville, Northtowns, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 21, NICO at KenGIPort, 8:20 p.m., Cornerstone

Thursday, January 22, Webster at KenGiPort, 3:30 p.m. Paddock

Thursday, January 22, HEWS at FOP, 4:30 p.m., Hamburg (FOP Senior Night)

Thursday, January 22, MonMar at CASH, 4:309 p.m. Northtowns

Thursday, January 22, St. Marys at NICO, 6:10 p.m., Cheektowaga (St. Marys Senior Night) rescheduled from December 16 and January 15

Thursday, January 22, LIDA at Williamsville, 8:15 p.m., Northtowns

Thursday, January 22, Webster at St. Mary’s canceled.

NOTE: All nine teams are playing Thursday, January 22.

Several games have been rescheduled for Thursday February 5.

In addition the WNYGVIH semi-final times have been changed to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. Quarterfinal times remain as is.

Next week CASH will play FOP on Monday, January 26 at 4:20 p.m. at Northtowns, rescheduled from January 15.

Please watch the WNYGVIH Facebook page and NYHOL Facebook page for updates. There may be some.

WNYGVIH: NICO AT WILLIAMSVILLE

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January 20, 2026

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IMG_6244 copy — Nico at Williamsville; 8-5 Williamsville.

JANUARY 14, 2026

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Forcucci Twins Assist On and Off Ice

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January 20, 2026

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IMG_4215 Sisters* — Peyton and Brooklyn Forcucci play for Frontier/Orchard Park in WNYGVIH

Story by Randy Schultz

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During a recent Western New York Girls Varsity Ice Hockey (WNYGVIH) game, the Frontier/Orchard Park (FOP) team scores a goal. When it is announced over the PA system the goal was scored by Brooklyn Forcucci.

Interestingly, the lone assist on the goal went to Peyton Forcucci, the goal scorer’s sister. But not only are they sisters; they are twin sisters.

Brooklyn and Peyton are ninth graders playing for FOP. Both attend Orchard Park High School.

While they are not identical twins, they are not alike on the ice either. Brooklyn plays defense while Peyton is a forward.

“I’ve been playing hockey since I was four,” said Peyton, who also plays travel hockey for Amherst. “I like hockey because it’s fun and it gives you something to do after school.

“It’s also a way to meet new friends. And I really enjoy playing for the high school team.”

It is much the same for Brooklyn.

“We both started out as forwards,” recalled Brooklyn. “But when we were playing on a boy’s team, a teammate got hurt and they moved me back to defense.

“And I’ve been there ever since.”

Like her sister, Brooklyn also enjoys playing high school hockey.

“I like seeing my friends after a game or getting a chance to see former teammates from other teams that I don’t play with any more.

“Plus, when we’re in school they will give the scores of our games over morning announcements. And sometimes our friends will stop us and ask how we did in a game.”

It’s not unusual for the Forcucci twins to be on the ice at the same time.

“If I have the puck I usually know the area where my sister is on the ice,” remarked Brooklyn.

“We always seemed to get paired together,” added Peyton. “And I will look for her on the ice and get her the puck.”

The guy who coaches them for FOP is Bob Klimowicz.

“They have all the tools they need to be good hockey players and to play at the next level,” commented Klimowicz. “I think that next level will be either D1 or DIII.

“They have the skill work, edge work, great skating. Their shots have improved.

“Bottom line is that they are very coachable players. They are a pleasure to have on the team.”

The twins are also aware of the historical background of their high school team, especially when it was known as FLOP (when LakeShore HS was a part of the team) and won a New York State championship.

Probably one of the most well-known players to play for FLOP was Brooke Becker, who now plays in the PWHL for Minnesota.

“We’ve skated with Brooke a few times,” commented Brooklyn. “We ‘ve skated a few times during summer skates.

“And it’s nice that we’re being coached now by the same coach who coached Brooke. It’s nice to have that personal connection to someone who is a professional.”

“She is also a great example to see how far she has come,” added Peyton. “Playing for our high school team and travel teams.

“She’s made it without having to go to a prep school like some other girls have gone to.”

Both girls ultimate goal is to play for a Division I college or university once they are done at Orchard Park.

And both players endorse the idea of playing girls high school hockey.

“You make a lot of friends playing high school hockey,” said Peyton. “It also helps with leadership skills.”

Brooklyn added, “I have good memories of last year (as an eighth grader playing on the girl’s high school team) with (senior teammate) Mya Griffin.

“Me, Peyton and a couple of other eighth graders found it was nice to have seniors to be friends with.”

Uniform number-wise, Peyton wears 18 while Brooklyn 11. Why?

“My dad wore 18 when e played hockey,” remarked Peyton.

“My dad’s favorite player was (the Buffalo Sabres) Gilbert Perreault,” added Brooklyn. “So I chose 11.”

WNYGVIH GALLERY: CASH AT LIDA

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JANUARY 13, 2026

CASH 3; LIDA 1 on LIDA’s Senior Night

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NEW YORK RAPTORS REPORT

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January 16, 2026

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JANUARY 2026

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The New York Raptors played their first home game of the new 2026 year on January 11. They played the Long Island Blues at the Westchester Skating Academy in Elmsford, NY.

The puck dropped at 3:10 p.m. with the two teams going at it. In the end, following an intense battle and lots of goals scored, the Raptors lost to the Blues, 16-11.

The Raptors record now stands at 2-2-0. Their next game will be against the Connecticut Storm.

WNYGVIH GALLERY: FOP AT ST MARYS/LANCASTER

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January 15, 2026

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FINAL: FOP 5; St Marys of Lancaster 3

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THREE NEW YORK SIRENS PLAYERS NAMED TO 2026 TEAM CANADA OLYMPIC ROSTER

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January 12, 2026

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Sarah Fillier, Kayle Osborne, and Kristin O’Neill will represent Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament from February 5 to 19

NEW YORK (January 9, 2025) – Hockey Canada announced today that New York Sirens Forwards Sarah Fillier and Kristin O’Neill, and goaltender Kayle Osborne, have been named to the 2026 Canadian Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The Sirens represent three of the twenty-three players from the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) on the Olympic roster. The Milano Cortina 2026 Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 5-19.

Sirens’ alternate captain, Sarah Fillier, made her Olympic debut with Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, where she played a pivotal role in Canada’s gold-medal run. Appearing in all seven games, Fillier recorded 11 points (eight goals, three assists), finishing second in tournament scoring and delivering a standout performance that included a hat trick in the quarterfinals against Sweden. The 26-year-old from Georgetown, Ontario, was selected first overall in the 2024 PWHL Draft by New York. She led all PWHL rookies during the 2024-25 season, scoring 13 goals and recording 16 assists for a total of 29 points. Fillier’s standout performance led her to receive 2025 Rookie of the Year honors and was a forward of the year finalist after tying Seattle Torrent’s Hilary Knight in points (29).

O’Neill is set to make her Olympic debut with Team Canada at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Prior to this selection, O’Neill represented Hockey Canada at multiple IIHF Women’s World Championships, contributing to gold-medal performances and establishing herself as a key national team forward. The 29-year-old from Oakville, Ontario was acquired by New York in a trade during the 2025 PWHL Draft that sent forward Abby Roque to the Victoire and brought O’Neill to the Big Apple. During her first two seasons in the PWHL with the Montréal Victoire, Kristin O’Neill appeared in 53 games, recording five goals and nine assists for 14 points while providing strong two-way play. In the 2024-25 regular season, she played 30 games, tallying one goal and four assists, contributing consistently in the faceoff circle and on special teams as part of Montréal’s forward core.

Osborne, born in Westport, Ontario, was selected 28th overall by the Sirens in the 2024 PWHL Draft and has since established herself as a key presence in net, recording multiple shutouts and posting strong numbers through the current season, including a 2.13 goals-against average and .922 save percentage. Internationally, Osborne made her senior national team debut in the 2025 Rivalry Series against the United States as part of Canada’s national program as the squad prepared for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The 23-year-old is set to make her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

Fans are encouraged to wish Fillier, O’Neill, and Osborne luck as the New York Sirens celebrate and send them off in the team’s final home game before the Olympic break on Tuesday, January 20, when the Sirens face off against the Ottawa Charge at 7:00 p.m. EST — purchase tickets here.

The 2025-26 PWHL season will take a pause as several athletes make their way to compete in the 2026 Olympic Winter games from Jan. 28 through Feb. 26.

Team Canada will open the Milan Winter Olympic Games against Finland on Feb. 5 at 3:10 p.m. ET.

Colgate Beats St. Lawrence; Biederman with Hat Trick

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January 12, 2026

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HAMILTON – Elyssa Biederman netted her second straight hat trick and tacked on an assist as the Raiders rolled St. Lawrence, 6-2, at Class of 1965 Arena on Friday afternoon.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first, Colgate scored four unanswered goals on its way to its second win in 2026.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate maintained offensive pressure throughout the opening frame, especially during a power play opportunity mid-period, with Casey Borgiel’s shot hitting the pipe. However, the team was unable to capitalize on the player advantage. Farah Walker saved several attempts from the Saints, maintaining a tense balance on the ice.

As the period drew to a close, the Saints broke the deadlock with a goal from Alexa Davis at 19:50, assisted by Hayden Summers. The period ended with the Raiders trailing 1-0.

Elyssa Biederman soon capitalized on an opportunity at 9:17 in the second, scoring an even-strength goal with assistance from Dorothy Copetti, moving the score to 1-1.

Midway through the period, Sara Stewart extended Colgate’s lead to 2-1 with a power-play goal, assisted by Borgiel and Alexis Petford. Biederman struck again at 16:32, netting a goal with help from Alexia Aubin and Petford, securing a 3-1 advantage.

The period concluded with Colgate maintaining pressure, ending with a 3-1 lead over the Saints.

Colgate capitalized early in the third period as Biederman completed the hat trick at 17:31, assisted by Aubin, extending the lead to 4-1. Shortly after, the Saints responded with a goal from Cheyenne Degeer to cut the deficit to 4-2. However, Colgate quickly regained control when Petford scored at 16:09, assisted by Biederman, pushing the lead to 5-2.

As the period progressed, Colgate maintained offensive pressure, and with just under three minutes remaining, Emma Beauchamp secured an empty-net goal, assisted by Stewart, sealing a 6-2 victory. Walker’s consistent saves helped preserve the lead as Colgate closed the period with a commanding advantage, ending the game with a 6-2 win.

GAME NOTES

Biederman netted her second straight hat trick, the first Colgate Raider to ever achieve this feat. The senior also added an assist bringing her career tally to 99.
Alexis Petford scored a goal and added two assists for her third mulit-point performance of the season.
Farah Walker recorded 23 saves for her fifth win of the season.
The Raiders extended their win streak to three games and earned their third straight win over St. Lawrence.

UP NEXT
Colgate (11-10-1, 6-4-1 ECAC) welcomes No. 11 Clarkson to Class of 1965 Arena on Saturday at 3 p.m.

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IMG_5315 copy — USA Goalie Helps Out Canada

U.S. Downs Czechia 9-1 In U18 Women’s Worlds Action

Daley Records Second Consecutive Hat Trick, Five Points In Winning Effort

MEMBERTOU, Nova Scotia – Jane Daley (Medfield, Mass.) recorded her second consecutive hat trick as the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team skated to a 9-1 victory over Czechia in the preliminary round of the 2026 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship. “Tonight was an impressive win,” said Courtney Kennedy (Woburn, Mass.), head coach of the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team. “Czechia is a good team. We continued to push and I’m proud of our effort, especially in back-to-back games.” The U.S. found the back of the net in an unusual way, shorthanded, with 7:54 remaining in the first. Kylie Amelkovich (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) and Chyna Taylor (Louisville, Ky.) cleared the puck to Daley at the blue line, splitting Czechia’s defense before lifting a puck over the blocker of Lili Chmelarova to open a 1-0 lead. The U.S. extended its lead to 4-0 heading into the first intermission, scoring three goals in 1:38. Daley tallied her second of the game, pick-pocketing a Czech player in the middle of the offensive zone, before scoring almost an identical one to her first, a shot over the blocker. Amelkovich tallied the team’s third with 2:57 left in the frame. She received a pass inside the blue line from Taylor before unleashing a shot from the point that found its way to the back of the net through traffic. Talla Hansen (Wayzata, Minn.) rounded out the period unleashing a wrister from the right faceoff dot that grazed the goalie’s shoulder and into the net. Maggie Averill (Wayland, Mass.) picked up where Team USA left off 22 seconds into the second, carrying the puck in from the blue line, before tapping it in five hole to go up 5-0. Czechia broke the shutout with a power play goal, but Lindsay Stepnowski (South Glastonbury, Conn.) answered shortly thereafter bringing the tally to 6-1, before a Jillian McLaughlin (Oceanside, Calif.) goal added to a 7-1 score midway through the second. Alaina Gnetz (Woodbury, Minn.) rounded out the scoring in the middle frame, taking an 8-1 advantage into the third. Daley recorded the hat trick, her second in two games, early in the third from the exact same spot as her first two extending the lead to 9-1. Bianca Birrittieri (Flower Mound, Texas) recorded 15 saves in net, her first career win as a member of the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team. She also picked up an assist on Team USA’s sixth goal of the night. Team USA returns to the ice for its final preliminary round game on Tuesday (Jan. 13) against Finland. Puck drop is set for 1:30 p.m. ET and can be viewed live on NHL Network. NOTES: Jane Daley was named Team USA’s player of the game … The U.S. outshot Czechia, 53-16 … Team USA was 2-6 on the power play, while Czechia was 1-4.

SIRENS FIRST OVERALL DRAFT PICK, KRISTYNA KALTOUNKOVA, NAMED TO CZECHIA OLYMPIC ROSTER

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Kristyna Kaltounkova will represent Czechia during the Milano Cortina 2026 Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament from February 5 to 19

NEW YORK (January 6, 2025) – Czechia announced today that New York Sirens Forward Kristýna Kaltounková has been named to the 2026 Czechia Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The Sirens forward represents one of eight players from the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) on the country’s Olympic roster. The Milano Cortina 2026 Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 5-19.

Kaltounková, a 23-year-old forward from Vlašim, Czechia, is set to make her Olympic debut in Milano Cortina, while currently skating with the New York Sirens after being selected first overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft. Kaltounková has been a key contributor for Czechia at both the U18 and senior levels, highlighted by a standout performance at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship where she recorded six points in seven games and earned tournament All-Star Team honors. Just a third through her rookie PWHL season, Kaltounková has made an immediate impact in her first ten games in the PWHL, leading all rookies with five goals, continuing the scoring success that defined her collegiate career at Colgate University and cementing her status as one of the league’s emerging offensive threats.

Fans are encouraged to wish Kaltounková luck as the New York Sirens celebrate and send her off in the team’s final home game before the Olympic break on Tuesday, January 20, when the Sirens face off against the Ottawa Charge at 7:00 p.m. EST — purchase tickets here.

The 2025-26 PWHL season will take a pause as several athletes make their way to compete in the 2026 Olympic Winter games from Jan. 28 through Feb. 26.

Team Czechia will open Olympic competition in Milan Cortina on Thursday, Feb. 5, when they take on Team USA in Group A. Action at 10:40 a.m. EST.

SIRENS FIRST OVERALL DRAFT PICK, KRISTYNA KALTOUNKOVA, NAMED TO CZECHIA OLYMPIC ROSTER

Kristyna Kaltounkova will represent Czechia during the Milano Cortina 2026 Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament from February 5 to 19

NEW YORK (January 6, 2025) – Czechia announced today that New York Sirens Forward Kristýna Kaltounková has been named to the 2026 Czechia Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The Sirens forward represents one of eight players from the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) on the country’s Olympic roster. The Milano Cortina 2026 Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament is scheduled for Feb. 5-19.

Kaltounková, a 23-year-old forward from Vlašim, Czechia, is set to make her Olympic debut in Milano Cortina, while currently skating with the New York Sirens after being selected first overall in the 2025 PWHL Draft. Kaltounková has been a key contributor for Czechia at both the U18 and senior levels, highlighted by a standout performance at the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship where she recorded six points in seven games and earned tournament All-Star Team honors. Just a third through her rookie PWHL season, Kaltounková has made an immediate impact in her first ten games in the PWHL, leading all rookies with five goals, continuing the scoring success that defined her collegiate career at Colgate University and cementing her status as one of the league’s emerging offensive threats.

Fans are encouraged to wish Kaltounková luck as the New York Sirens celebrate and send her off in the team’s final home game before the Olympic break on Tuesday, January 20, when the Sirens face off against the Ottawa Charge at 7:00 p.m. EST — purchase tickets here.

The 2025-26 PWHL season will take a pause as several athletes make their way to compete in the 2026 Olympic Winter games from Jan. 28 through Feb. 26.

Team Czechia will open Olympic competition in Milan Cortina on Thursday, Feb. 5, when they take on Team USA in Group A. Action at 10:40 a.m. EST.

Puc’s First Career Hat Trick Lifts Cardinals Past Oswego, 4–0

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January 12, 2026

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Northfield, Vt. — The Plattsburgh State women’s ice hockey team snapped its four-game skid with a convincing 4–0 victory over SUNY Oswego State in a nonconference matchup at the Norwich East–West Hockey Classic on Monday afternoon.

Plattsburgh entered the contest with a 49–3–2 all-time record against Oswego and seeking its 50th win in the all-time series, and the Cardinals lived up to expectations with a complete effort on both ends of the ice.

First-year Zoe Puc (West Palm Beach, Fla.) led the offensive attack, recording the first hat trick and multi-goal game of her career with three goals, including the eventual game-winner just 2:26 into the first period. Puc added a power-play goal in the second period before capping the scoring with an insurance tally in the third. Molly Riggi (Farmingdale, N.J.) added a goal and two assists, highlighting a balanced offensive effort as the Cardinals jumped out early and never looked back.

Sophomore goaltender Maddy Stetson (Wasilla, Alaska) made the most of her opportunity in net, earning the shutout in just her second career start after stopping all 22 shots she faced. The Plattsburgh defense limited Oswego to a handful of quality chances and kept the Lakers off the scoreboard throughout the contest.

With the win, the Cardinals improve to 6–5 on the season and will return to action on Jan. 13, traveling to Trinity for a 7 p.m. road matchup.

WNYGVIH: MonMar at KenGiPort

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January 12, 2026

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January 6, 2026

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Colgate Defeats Clarkson

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January 11, 2026

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HAMILTON – Elyssa Biederman and Sara Stewart scored two goals in three minutes midway through the third period to help push the Raiders past No. 11 Clarkson on Saturday.

Biederman posted four points while Alexis Petford logged a three assist performance.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate’s defense held firm during an early power play by the Golden Knights, with Casey Borgiel and Avery Pickering blocking key shots, while Brooke Davis made crucial saves to maintain a scoreless start for the opposing team.

Midway through the period, Colgate capitalized on their opportunities during an even-strength play. Chloe Goofers scored the opening goal of the season, assisted by Elyssa Biederman and Alexis Petford, putting Colgate ahead. The period concluded with Colgate leading 1-0.

The second period began with the Golden Knights capitalizing on a power play, as Sara Manness scored 45 seconds. Colgate responded with persistent offensive pressure, including shots from Madeline Palumbo and Dorothy Copetti, but were initially unable to find the net. Despite facing multiple penalties, Colgate’s defense, led by Davis, managed to limit further damage.

Midway through the period, the Golden Knights extended their lead with a power-play goal by Sena Catterall, assisted by Kate Manness. However, Colgate remained resilient and took advantage of a power play themselves. Sara Stewart scored at 17:07, assisted by Petford and Biederman, tying the game. The period concluded with both teams locked at 2-2, setting the stage for a decisive third period.

Colgate extended their lead in the third period when Biederman scored the game-winning goal at 5:20, assisted by Petford and Alexia Aubin. The goal marked Biederman’s 15th of the season, giving the home team a 3-2 advantage. Shortly after, Colgate capitalized on a power-play opportunity with Stewart finding the back of the net at 8:18, assisted by Emma Pais and Biederman, increasing the lead to 4-2.

As the period progressed, Colgate maintained defensive pressure, with Davis making crucial saves. The Golden Knights pulled their goalie late in the period, but Colgate’s Jaimee Spring secured the victory with an empty-net goal at 19:24, assisted by Aubin and Pickering. Colgate concluded the game with a 5-2 victory.

GAME NOTES

Elyssa Biederman concluded the weekend with nine points, including her 100th career assist. Bieds became just the third Raider in program history to achieve this feat.
Alexis Petford recorded three assists in the win. Petford is the first to log three assists in a game since Casey Borgiel did so against Union on Nov. 22, 2025.
Brooke Davis made 33 saves in between the pipes for the Raiders. Her first 30+ save performance since Nov. 29, 2025 against Ohio State.
Colgate extended its win streak to four games which is the longest winning streak they have had this season.
The Raiders picked up six points at home to move into a tie for fourth place in the ECAC.

UP NEXT
Colgate (12-10-1, 7-4-1 ECAC) hits the road as they take on Yale and Brown next weekend. The Raiders head to Connecticut for Yale on Friday before matching up with Brown in Rhode Island on Saturday.