Girls -Phantoms 2

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Head Coach: Fritz Schoeninger

Assistant Coaches: Mark Cotugno, Gary Malmstrom

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The Can/Am Challenge Cup, Lake Placid, New York - April 22-26, Phantoms 2 wins the Gold Medal! Check out the Gold Medal banner soon to be hanging at ICEWORKS!

Phantoms 2 faced some great competition in this tournament. The other teams in the girls' division were: Lake Placid Rockets (Lake Placid, NY), Lake City Stars (Plattsburgh, NY), Seacoast Lightning (New Hampshire), Glaciers (Warminster, PA) and Phantoms 1.

Phantoms 2 met the Lake City Stars (New York All Star team) in the championship game. In pool play these two teams battled to a 1-1 tie. Phantoms 2 defeated the Lake City Stars in triple overtime to win the Gold Medal at the Can/Am Challenge Cup. The third 'sudden death' overtime came down to a 2 on 2 format. High scoring forwards Missy Pacitti and Jill Gray teamed up to create several good scoring chances and then buried the puck, off a rebound for the big win!

Do You Believe in Miracles?!?

In the Can/Am Skills Competition , Phantoms 2, was runner up in every category:

Goalie: Allie DiRico

Scoring Challenge: Jill Gray

Speed Relay: Jessica Cowperthwait, Jenna Boncziewski, Kaitlin Hein and Missy Pacitti

By the time the Can/Am Challenge Cup ended on Sunday, lots of folks were asking,

..."who are these Phantoms, anyway?"

Phantom 2 Girls! 

1998-99 DVHL Champions

Spring Break-Out Tournament  Champions

Lawrence Pee Wee B Tournament Champions

CAN/AM Challenge Cup, Lake Placid Champions

PHANTOM 2 GIRLS! ... WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

PLAYERS:
TOP ROW L to R:  Missy Pacitti, Jenna Boncewski, Lauren Johnston, Kaitlin Hein, Molly Cotugno, Bridget Cleary, Kelly Winther, Allie DiRico

FRONT ROW L to R:  Jennifer Hughes, Dana Malmstrom, Emiley Gladstone, Kirstin Schoeninger, Jill Gray, Jessica Goldey, Kate Herzog

COACHES L to R:  Gary Malmstrom, Fritz Schoeninger, Mark Cotugno

FROM THE COACH

Dear Phantoms Purple Girls,

Last September, the Phantoms-2 girls team was scheduled to be in an under-15 league made up of 3 teams. Unfortunately, one team folded causing this entire age group be eliminated. At that time, Mrs. Hein had to make a quick decision, whether to enter Phantoms purple in the 19 and under division, or play all non-league games.

You know what she chose, and now the rest is history. You are now the DVHL Inaugural Girls 19 and under CHAMPIONS! So, as you reflect back on this magical season, don t forget the effort you put into becoming a championship team. From reading the 25 page playbook and memorizing our special terms, to working on the many varied and sometimes crazy drills we did at practice. Don t forget the diving contests, starts and stops, jumping contests, and left-right-1-2-3 s. And let s not forget Jeremy s heart-stopping skating drills, just when you thought you couldn't push yourself any further.

But you did push yourselves practice after practice, game after game. We should have known how special this team was after our first opposition- the Quakers on October 16th. The rink was freezing, but the Phantoms were hot. In case it has slipped your mind, that was the day Mrs. DiRico and Mr. Pacitti were counting shots and goal,. and the result? Phantoms-98, Quakers-2. It was then that I saw a glimpse of your future, celebrating a victory of 11-0.

Another benchmark was our first road trip to Montgomery. (Let s forget that game, except for Jenna's unbelievable goal and the fun we all had at the Lone Star Restaurant!). Looking back, I feel we bonded as a team at that time, and sleepy as we were, we beat Reston handily.

Granted we had our fortunate moments, like Phantoms-1 game at First Union Center and the championship games in the playoffs where we were NEVER behind, and unfortunate ones such as the loss to Old York Road at home and the tragedy involving Vicky's sister. Through it all, I have seen fifteen young ladies learn to look for options before they pass, to support on offense and defense, to step up and not wait for the puck carriers to challenge us, and to have the courage and determination to become champions.

Personally, I have had great joy watching you develop as a team. Seeing your enthusiasm in the locker room (especially at Iceworks in #5 on the Olympic side), watching you absorb our system, and bringing overwhelming emotion to our victories is the reason all coaches volunteer their time. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be behind your bench- you are a VERY special group- Missy the Hawaiian Tropic Queen, the Twin Towers Molly and Kate, the mighty mites Emiley and Dana (Habib), Allie an Awesome goalie with the fisherman's hat, Flex the Tapeball, the Gerbit-Wookie, Dreidel Girl Jill, Jenna- the Montgomery goalie's least favorite player, Bridget the offensive and defensive force, Jessica the determined winger- always at her point, Katie Herzog the "skull ring" queen, Jen Hughes- who was willing to dive into a goalpost in the championship game to keep a puck out, Lauren the Backstreet dancer, Kelly the steady up and coming winger, and Kristy, whose goal line to goal line rushes warm my heart.

So, from the coaching staff- Mr. Cotugno, Mr. Malmstrom, and myself, our hats are off to each and every one of you. Reflect back, smile, and as Mr. Malmstrom said in the locker room before the championship game, "Win today and walk together forever". And I don't forget that as you stare up at our championship banner as you enter the Iceworks rinks, you deserve every one of those incredible memories from this fantastic season. Cherish them and get ready to begin again next September!!. Sincerely, Fritz Schoeninger

The Girls have many funny memories, like the time Bridget's shells dropped to her ankles and she fell on her face coming onto the ice; Missy dumping water on Bridget s head;  Fritz saying He'd "unleash" Bridget; Everyone dancing in the locker room; Missy dropping her pants during a game.