The women's hockey team looks to rebound against Colby after splitting games last weekend. The Bears lost 6-3 to Middlebury on Saturday and beat Williams on Sunday, 2-1.
In Saturday's contest, Emileigh Mercer '09 made 34 saves, while Kate Pokrass '10 scored two of the Polar Bears' three goals against Middlebury. However, the Bears were unable to maintain their lead against the Panthers' dominant offense.
However, the Bears snapped the losing streak on Sunday after goals from Michaela Calnan '11 and Katie Herter '12 led the team to a victory over the Ephs. Sage Santangelo '12 blocked 27 shots on goal during the contest.
The Bears emerge from the weekend with a more determined attitude.
"I think we came out of the games...more focused on what our goals are and what we need to do in order to accomplish them," Santangelo said.
"As a team I think we definitely gained some confidence this weekend...we played three strong periods against Middlebury and generated a lot of offensive opportunities," Pokrass added.
Using the past games as learning tools, the Bears are ready to face Hamilton and Wesleyan away this weekend.
"Our goals against Hamilton and Wesleyan this weekend are to put together a complete game that will get us the points we need," Santangelo said.
Lozzi also commented that the Bears' strong work ethic in practice this week should contribute to their performance this weekend.
"We are hoping to apply all of the things we have been working on and correcting in practice, and hopefully come out with two wins this weekend and move up in the standings...we want to set a tone for the rest of the season," Lozzi said.
"We have worked hard all week to tighten our game, and make it harder for the opponent to get into a rhythm," Santangelo added.
The Polar Bears will also play the first hockey game against Colby in the new Watson Arena on Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
"The first game against Colby in the new arena is definitely exciting. It's a great rivalry, and it's going to continue in a beautiful new facility," Santangelo said. "I hope that we can compete and use the excitement to our advantage."
The game will be a memorable event, and the team is eager to be the first to compete against the Maine rival in the new rink.
"Every Bowdoin athlete loves the rivalry with Colby, and playing in the first Bowdoin/Colby match-up in the Watson Arena will certainly add to the emotion of that game," Pokrass said.