Martlets Defeat Gunn

The Martlets hit the road Wednesday afternoon, heading into Washington Depot for a showdown against the Highlanders of Frederick Gunn. Eager to bounce back after a tough loss, the squad was fired up and ready to battle.

The opening frame, however, didn’t go as planned. The Martlets struggled to find their rhythm, with their play lacking consistency and structure. Frederick Gunn dictated the pace early, but Martlet netminder Jack Ficththorn ‘26 stood tall between the pipes, turning away every Highlander opportunity to keep the game locked at 0-0 after one.

The second period saw a stronger effort from the Black and Gold. They generated sustained pressure and some quality scoring chances, but the scoreboard remained unchanged as both teams tightened up defensively.

Finally, just minutes into the third, the breakthrough came. Gus McGarvey ‘26 buried a clutch goal to give the Martlets a hard-earned 1-0 lead. The Highlanders wasted no time responding, leveling the score shortly after to make it a 1-1 contest. With the intensity ramping up, it was Owen Burke ‘26 who delivered the go-ahead tally, breaking the deadlock with just under 10 minutes to play.

Down the stretch, the Martlets had to dig deep, killing off key penalties and fending off heavy pressure from Frederick Gunn. With the Highlanders pressing for the equalizer, Timmy Donohue ‘27 iced the game with an empty-net goal, sealing a gutsy 3-1 road win for the Black and Gold.

This was a statement victory— a gritty, hard-fought battle that showed the Martlets’ resilience and ability to close out games against tough competition.