By Christopher DeMuth
Girls Hockey
The New Canaan girls hockey team put together a strong run in February, winning three straight games and showing balanced scoring and solid defense.
On Feb. 16, the Rams defeated Avon 4–1 at home in a non-conference matchup. New Canaan controlled the pace of play and limited Avon’s scoring chances for most of the game. The Rams’ offense produced four goals, giving the team a comfortable win.
On Feb. 21, New Canaan beat Narragansett 5–1 in a conference game. The Rams started fast with two goals in the first period and kept pressure on throughout the game. They added one goal in the second period and two more in the third to secure the win.
On Feb. 25, the Rams earned a dramatic 3–2 overtime victory against Greenwich in a conference tournament game. Both teams traded goals and remained tied after regulation. New Canaan scored the winning goal in overtime to advance.
Boys Hockey
The New Canaan boys hockey team had an impressive stretch in February, winning five games and scoring frequently while keeping opponents under control defensively.
On Feb. 16, the Rams defeated Xavier 6–2 at home in a non-conference game. New Canaan’s offense stayed active throughout the game and built a clear lead. The team finished with six goals while holding Xavier to just two.
On Feb. 18, the Rams beat Simsbury 4–1 in another non-conference matchup. The game was close early, but New Canaan took control later. The Rams scored three goals in the third period to secure the win.
On Feb. 21, New Canaan defeated rival Darien 6–2 on the road in a conference game. The Rams scored in every period and gradually pulled away from the Blue Wave. Their offense stayed consistent while the defense limited Darien’s opportunities.
On Feb. 28, the Rams finished the stretch with a 5–1 home win against Ridgefield. New Canaan once again controlled the game and kept pressure on offense. The defense held Ridgefield to one goal while the Rams added five of their own.
Boys Basketball
The New Canaan boys basketball team played three conference games during this stretch, finishing with one win and two losses.
On Feb. 17, the Rams lost a close game to Trumbull 56–55 on the road. The game stayed tight throughout and came down to the final moments. Trumbull edged out the win by a single point.
On Feb. 20, New Canaan fell to Ridgefield 58–43 at home. Ridgefield maintained the lead for much of the game and held the Rams to 43 points. Despite the loss, New Canaan continued to compete throughout the game.
On Feb. 26, the Rams bounced back with a 53–38 win over Danbury on the road. New Canaan controlled the pace and built a steady lead. Strong defense helped hold Danbury under 40 points.
Girls Basketball
The New Canaan girls basketball team played three conference games in February, earning one win during the stretch.
On Feb. 17, the Rams lost to Trumbull 79–45 at home. Trumbull’s offense was strong throughout the game and built a large lead. New Canaan continued to compete but was unable to close the gap.
On Feb. 20, New Canaan fell to Ridgefield 38–29 on the road. Both teams played strong defense, keeping the score relatively low. Ridgefield held the lead and secured the win.
On Feb. 26, the Rams defeated Danbury 59–50 at home. New Canaan scored consistently and maintained the lead through most of the game. The team finished with a solid nine-point win.
