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Martlets Complete Season Sweep of Loomis
The Martlets welcomed cross-town Founders League opponent Loomis Chaffee to Jackson Rink for a 2:30 PM game on Wednesday afternoon. The two teams had met in January, with the Martlets earning a road win over the Pelicans. As the sun streamed through the windows of Jackson Rink, casting a glare on the ice, it served as a reminder that spring is on the horizon, signaling the impending end of another hockey season. The Martlets have been fighting to extend their season beyond their final regular season game against Belmont Hill on March 1. To keep that possibility alive, they knew a win against Loomis was crucial.
The story of the game was all about special teams.
The first period wasn’t the best we’ve seen from the Black and Gold. The Pelicans came out strong, finding their skating legs early, and the Martlets were a bit out of sync. The team lacked some of the crispness we've come to expect in recent games. But despite that, it was the Martlets who struck first when Derek Rhodes '25 buried a rebound off a point shot by Carson Craig '26 on the power play to give the Black and Gold a 1-0 lead.
The second period brought a return to the fast-paced, purposeful Martlet hockey we’ve grown accustomed to. The team sustained pressure for multiple shifts, but despite several chances, they couldn’t find a second goal. While killing a penalty, Blake Burke '25 stole the puck from a Loomis defender just inside their zone and went in alone on the Pelican netminder. Burke capitalized on his opportunity, extending the Martlet lead to 2. Minutes later, Erich Brueckmann fired a rocket that beat the goalie blocker-side high, giving the Martlets a 3-0 lead heading into the final period.
In the third, the Martlets played a solid frame, successfully killing off a few penalties. One penalty kill resulted in a power play goal for the Pelicans, cutting the lead to 2. However, the Martlets answered quickly, with Michael Rossi '26 picking up a loose puck at the Pelican blue line, beating a defender wide, and scoring to extend the lead to 3. Jack Fichthorn was outstanding, turning away 31 of the 32 shots he faced, and the Martlets secured the win.
A strong performance and a great victory for the Black and Gold.
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