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Pucks In the Park Boys and girls hockey teams scrimmage in Fenway.

The boys and girls hockey teams took to the ice on January 10 in an unlikely venue—Boston’s Fenway Park. On a crisp but sunny afternoon, the two teams faced off against Governor’s Academy in scrimmages.

“Playing at Fenway was an unreal experience,” says Kate French ’23, a captain of the team. “The atmosphere was amazing, and it was crazy to be playing in the same place as professional athletes. Stepping on the ice for warmups and looking around for the first time is something I will never forget, and I am so grateful we were given this opportunity.”

KUA hosted a gathering in the State Street Pavilion overlooking the field, giving fans a chance to enjoy the game in the company of friends. More than 350 alumni, family, and friends were on hand for the memorable event and more than 100 students and faculty took the trip down I-89 to join in the fun.

It was the Wildcats’ second showing at Fenway. The boys hockey team took on Governor’s Academy back in 2014.

“We feel really fortunate to have this opportunity. It’s not often a hockey player can say they played in Fenway Park, got dressed in the dugout, and walked out onto the field in front of family and friends. We owe a huge thanks to our event sponsors and to Phil Morse ’60 who connected us with Fenway for this experience and in 2014,” says Tim Whitehead P’18 ’20, boys varsity hockey coach. Longtime supporters of KUA boys and girls hockey Bob Fitzgerald ’82 and Woodie Haskins ’69 dropped the puck before the boys’ game, and Ray Jacques ’81 dropped the puck before the girls’ game.

While the boys tied the scrimmage, 3-3, the girls defeated Govs 4-0. It was an exciting day for two ninth-graders—Evvy Finch ’26 and Ella Erickson ’26—who scored their first career goals.

“I was really proud of how our team played,” says French. “I think we were able to let loose and play for fun, which resulted in a lot of success. Everyone was enjoying being together in such a special moment.” K

Matt Egan ’18 and Hugo Turcotte ’18 have embarked on pro hockey careers in France. Turcotte has seen time with the Diables Rouges de Briançon of Ligue Magnus, the top division of French men’s ice hockey, while Egan plays for Coqs de Courbevoie of Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace.

On January 10 the girls hockey team faced off against Governor’s Academy in a scrimmage at Boston’s Fenway Park.

Regional Champs

The boys soccer team won the 2022 Lakes Region League Championship November 12. Krists Putans ’23 and Cabot McLaren ’24 each scored in the 2-1 final home game against undefeated Vermont Academy.

FAST

The cross-country team had a strong showing this season, with Eliza Connors ’24 making All-Lakes Region with her top-10 finish at the Lakes Region Championship. At the NEPSTA Championship, Connors placed in the top 30 and Marek Girard ’26 placed in the top 100.