Newton’s Grove Student Feature: Mackenzie Alexander and Canadian U-18 Women’s Hockey Team brings home the bronze!

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Celebrating Mackenzie Alexander and Team Canada’s Bronze Victory at the World Women’s U-18 Hockey Championship

It’s a moment of immense pride and joy for Newton’s Grove School as we celebrate the remarkable achievement of our very own Mackenzie Alexander and the Canadian U-18 Women’s Hockey Team. In an exhilarating display of skill and teamwork, the team clinched the bronze medal at the World Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championship with a resounding 8-1 victory over Finland.

Mackenzie Alexander, a shining star from Newton’s Grove, made her mark by scoring a crucial goal, adding to the team’s impressive tally. Maxine Cimoroni also contributed to the scoreline, demonstrating the collective strength and determination of the Canadian squad.

Chloe Primerano was a standout performer, scoring twice and providing an assist, showcasing the depth of talent in the Canadian team. Her efforts not only contributed to the win but also led her to set a new single-tournament points record for a defender, highlighting the exceptional level of play at the tournament.

The team’s head coach, Tara Watchorn, commended the team’s ability to bounce back after the semifinal loss, highlighting their determination and pride in representing their country. “We did an amazing job of that today,” she remarked. The bronze medal this year is a testament to the team’s unwavering spirit and skill, as noted by Stonehouse, who praised the team’s character and resilience in facing adversity.

The Newton’s Grove community is thrilled to see one of our own, Mackenzie Alexander, achieve such heights on the international stage. Her success is an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the heights we can reach with dedication and teamwork.

Congratulations to Mackenzie and Team Canada on this fantastic achievement! Your hard work, determination, and talent have brought you well-deserved success, and you have made your school, community, and country very proud.

Read more:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/women-hockey/article/canadian-u-18-womens-hockey-team-takes-bronze-medal-with-win-over-finland/

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