MIDDLEDBURY, Vt. - The Williams women's ice hockey team (0-1) lost their first game of the season Saturday, by a score of 2-0, to No. 1 ranked State University of New York at Plattsburgh (5-0). The game was part of the first round of the Panther/Cardinal Classic being held at Middlebury College.
The Cardinals recorded their first goal early in the game. At 3:09 into the first period, junior forward Danielle Blanchard notched her ninth goal of the season, assisted by junior Shay Bywater and sophomore Stephanie Moberg.
Blanchard also netted Plattsburgh's second goal, with Bywater and sophomore Amber Ellis getting credit for the assists. The goal came at 9:11 of the final period on a power play.
In goal for the Ephs, senior Denise McCulloch had an exceptional game, recording 31 saves. "Denise played outstanding. She moved really well and just played really great for us," said coach Shannon Bryant.
Overall, Bryant was pleased with her team's effort. "I was really happy with the way we came out and played hard. We got a lot of people minutes. I think this is a good start for us."
The Ephs were to return to the ice Sunday at 2 p.m. Williams was to play the loser of the Elmira/Middlebury game being played later Saturday.
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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center.
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents.
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager.
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event.
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