KUA Girls’ Varsity Hockey: Development and Excellence
The KUA Girls’ Hockey Team participates in the competitive Lakes Region Athletic Conference, and has a strong history within New England prep school girls’ hockey. The team holds one New England Championship as well as several New England Prep Tournament appearances and Lakes Region Championships.
While appearing in tournaments and winning championships is always an honor, the ultimate goal is the development of the individuals who hope to play at the collegiate level. Our graduates are playing and have played at various Division I and III schools, including but not limited to: The University of Minnesota, Northeastern University, Dartmouth College, The University of Vermont, Elmira College, Norwich University, Colby College, and Amherst College.
The preparation and development begins with our coaches. KUA’s current Head Coach is Mark Hudak. Coach Hudak carries a strong resume from his vast coaching experience at various levels. Before teaching and coaching at KUA, Coach Hudak coached for 18 years with the women’s program at Dartmouth College. During that time, his teams made many NCAA Tournament appearances and won ECAC and Ivy League Championships. In addition, Coach Hudak was the Assistant Coach for the U.S. National Team, winning a Gold Medal at the World Championships. Learn more about Coach Hudak by clicking the “bio” link under his picture and email at right.
Learn More About Playing at KUA
If you would like to learn more about our Varsity Girls’ Hockey program, and the full KUA experience, feel free to email Coach Hudak at mhudak@kua.org or start the process with the Office of Admission.
KUA defeated Tilton in the third place game of the Lakes Region tournament 2-1. The game was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation (Lulu Leppard scoring with the assist the McKenna Dockery) and remained that way to the end of overtime. Each team had three shooters for the shootout with Ainsley Lonczak scoring the only goal of the shootout and Maddie Pope making saves on all three of Tilton's attempts.
The team played the number one seeded NHS in the semifinals of the Lakes Region Tournament on Friday and came up just short with a 3-2 loss. Maddie Pope played in net stopping 44 shots.
Scoring
Lulu Leppard with the assist to Ali Sprissler Addi Hubert
The team came out with a slow start today against New Hampton, falling behind by four in the first period. KUA ended up scoring the only goal in the second and New Hampton netted a final one in the third. Sydnie Oliva played in net during the first and Maddy Pope for the second and third periods.
The team travels to New Hampton on Friday for the Lakes Region Playoffs.
KUA defeated Tilton in the third place game of the Lakes Region tournament 2-1. The game was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation (Lulu Leppard scoring with the assist the McKenna Dockery) and remained that way to the end of overtime. Each team had three shooters for the shootout with Ainsley Lonczak scoring the only goal of the shootout and Maddie Pope making saves on all three of Tilton's attempts.
The team played the number one seeded NHS in the semifinals of the Lakes Region Tournament on Friday and came up just short with a 3-2 loss. Maddie Pope played in net stopping 44 shots.
Scoring
Lulu Leppard with the assist to Ali Sprissler Addi Hubert
The team came out with a slow start today against New Hampton, falling behind by four in the first period. KUA ended up scoring the only goal in the second and New Hampton netted a final one in the third. Sydnie Oliva played in net during the first and Maddy Pope for the second and third periods.
The team travels to New Hampton on Friday for the Lakes Region Playoffs.
KUA defeated Austin Prep today 3-2. Maddy Pope and Sydnie Oliva split the game in net.
Scoring: Ainsley Lonczak with assists from Lulu Leppard and McKenna Dockery Isabelle Libretto with assists from Portia Bernard and Julia Chedel Ainsley Lonczak unassisted
KUA and VA skated to a 2-2 tie today at home. The team had plenty of opportunities with 66 total shots over three periods and an overtime. Maddy Pope was in net for the team.
Scoring:
Julia Chedel with the assist from Gabi Young Ainsley Loncsak with assists from Julia Chedel and Reese Combe
KUA lost 3-1 to Exeter today. The third Exeter goal was scored with just over a minute left with our goalie pulled. Maddie Pope was in net for the Wildcats.
KUA lost to Proctor 5 to 1 at home on Saturday. The team had plenty of good opportunities but could not find the back of the net. Sydnie Oliva played in net.
Scoring: Julia Chedel with the assist from Ainsley Lonczak.
KUA recorded a tie tonight against Governor's on the road. The KUA goal came with under a minute left in the game. Maddy Pope played in net tonight and recorded her 1,000th save as a Wildcat.
Scoring Julia Chedel with assists from Summer and Resse Combe
KUA scored with under a minute left in overtime to secure a 4-3 win vs. North Yarmouth Academy. The team played a great game with a ton of energy, focus, and discipline to defeat an opponent they lost to earlier in the year. Sydnie Oliva had a nice game in net for the Wildcats.
Scoring: Summer Combe with assists from Julia Chedel and Reese Combe Julia Chedel with assist from Summer Combe Ali Sprissler with assist from Gwyn McGee McKenna Dockery with assists from Lulu Leppard and Ainsley Lonczak
The team came out fast and strong against Holderness, scoring two goals in the first three minutes of the game. KUA would eventually net six goals and only allow two against. Maddy Pope played well in net for the Wildcats.
Despite outshooting Brewster by a wide margin, to include three breakaways and two crossbars, the team was not able to find the back of the net. Final score was 1-0, Brewster. Sydnie Oliva had a great game in goal for the Wildcats.
KUA lost a close but well played game against St. Paul's on the road. After going down two goals, KUA rebounded with two if their own. A third period goal by St. Paul's ended up being the game winner. Maddy Pope had a great game in net for KUA.
Scoring:
Summer Combe with the assist from Ainsley Lonczak Lulu Leppard with the assists from Gwen McGee and Eva Joslin
KUA defeated VA 5-3 on the road. Maddy Pope was in net for the team today.
Scoring: Julia Chedel with the assist from Ainsley Lonczak Summer Combe with the assist from Lulu Leppard Ainsley Lonczak unassisted Gwen McGee with the assist from Summer Combe Ainsley Lonczak with the assist from Summer Combe
After going down 3-0, KUA fought back with a well played third period. KUA came out strong scoring in the first five minutes of the period only to have the goal called back. Less than a minute later KUA scored again to make it 3-1. Although having some great opportunities, the team could not seem to find the back of the net again. Sydney Oliva was in goal and had a well played game.
Scoring: Addie Hubert with assists from Lulu Leppard and Molly Sites.
A close game at Andover saw the team come up short by a goal. Maddy Pope played a strong game in net while GabiYoung recorded her first goal with the assist going to Mallory Clark.
In a very evenly matched game, KUA came out on the short end today. The team created plenty of chances, hitting two posts and missing an open net, but struggled to find the back of the net. Maddy Pope had a strong game in net for the Wildcats.
Scoring:
McKenna Dockery with the assist from Grace Gibson.
KUA came up a little short in the second game of the tournament this morning. Down 1-0 with under two minutes left, KUA pulled its goalie and ended up giving up an empty net goal with just 22 seconds left in the game. Maddie Pope played in net stopping all but one shot during the game.
Game three saw KUA come from behind twice to secure a tie in game three of the tournament. Sydnie Oliva was in net for the Wildcats, and had a great game.
KUA Scoring: Gwen McGee with assists from McKenna Dockery and Eva Joslin Reese Combe with an assist from Ainsley Lonczak
KUA plays again tomorrow morning, time to be posted later this evening on the Dexter-Southfield web page.
KUA earned its first win of the season with a 3-0 shutout over NMH. Sydnie Oliva earned the shutout in net.
Scoring:
1 Portia Berard with assists from Reese Combe and Ali Sprissler 2 Isabelle LeBreton with assist to Summer Combe 3 Gwyn McGee with assist to Michaela Cokinos
KUA lost to Groton 5-0 on Saturday afternoon. Although starting with two losses in the new season, the games have given us an opportunity to see how we are playing now as individuals and as a team, and what areas we need to improve upon. We have treated these first two games as scrimmages. We were not overly concerned about the win or loss but more importantly using them as a means to figure out what we need to do to get better. Looking forward to the rest of the season and the improvement that we will make.
KUA lost its first game of the season to Rivers on Friday night. The lone goal scorer for KUA was Isabelle LeBreton with the assist to Gabi Young. Maddy Pope played in net and had a strong showing. KUA next plays Groton on Saturday at KUA.