GIRLS ICE HOCKEY TOP PLAYOFF PERFORMERS

Bellissimo had four points with a hat trick and an assist as the Blue Wave pitched a shutout in the FCIAC quarterfinals, defeating Ridgefield/Danbury 9-0.

Grace Crowell, New Canaan: Crowell, a junior forward, scored both of the Rams’ goals in a 2-1 overtime victory against Darien in the FCIAC championship game on March 20 at the Darien Ice House. Her game-winner came with 1:22 remaining in OT.

Maddie Epke, Guilford: The Grizzlies’ junior forward had seven points with a hat trick and four assists as Guilford defeated the Milford co-op 8-1 in the SCC semifinals on March 23.

Sidney Falterer, Fairfield co-op: Falterer, a senior goalie, amassed 70 saves in Fairfield’s 5-1 loss to New Canaan in the FCIAC quarterfinals.

Hannah Goldenberg, Greenwich: The senior goalie collected 42 saves against 46 shots in the Cardinals’ 4-2 loss to Darien in the FCIAC semifinals on March 17. Goldenberg had a shutout in the quarterfinals, stopping all 13 Wilton shots in an 8-0 win.

Elsa Haakonsen, Trumbull/St. Joseph: The Eagles’ freshman goalie made 46 saves in a 4-0 loss to New Canaan in the FCIAC semifinals at the Darien Ice House on March 17. Haakonsen also had 37 stops in a 6-2 quarterfinal win over the Stamford/ Westhill/Staples co-op.

Kaleigh Harden, New Canaan: Harden had a hat trick in the Rams’ 4-0 win over the Trumbull/St. Joseph co-op in the FCIAC semifinals on March 17 at the Darien Ice House. In three tournament games, Harden had five goals and one assist as the Rams won the championship.

Nelle Kniffin, Darien:

The Blue Wave senior had five points with one goal and four assists in three games during the FCIAC tournament, as Darien finished as the runner-up.

Megan McCarthy, Trumbull/St. Joseph:

McCarthy had a hat trick as the Eagles won 6-2 over Stamford/Westhill/Staples the FCIAC quarterfinals. Two of the goals came during the third period.

Blythe Novick, New Canaan: Novick went 3-0 and allowed just two goals with a save percentage of .960 in three playoff games as New Canaan claimed the FCIAC championship. In the final against Darien, she allowed just one goal on a power play while making 21 saves for the win.