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Buffalo Stars Girls U16 team clinces league Division Title and a spot in State Tournament

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On Saturday January 12, 2013 the Buffalo Stars U16 Girls defeated the Rochester Edge 4-2 at the Hyde Park Ice Palace.  Jessica Urbank set up Alyssa Franklin for the goal that broke open a tight game and put the Stars over the Edge.  Rene Doherty had two goals for the Stars giving them an early 2 -0 lead. Katelyn Koester scored the other Stars goal. Rochester fought back twice from 2 goal deficits to make a game of it.  Franklin also had 2 assists in the game; also earning helpers were Leanna Atkisson, Megan Urbank and Shannon Munley.  Mikaela Ditonto had a strong performance in goal keeping the Edge from tying the score.

The win clinched the GLGHL 16U tournament bound division and secured them a spot in the State Tournament.  The Stars will enter the State Tournament as the #2 seed from the West Section.  “This is the first year for these girls playing together as a team and I am very very proud of them” Said Coach Dawn Robinson. The Stars success has been a total team effort, each girl has contributed in many ways some of which do not show up on a score sheet.  They really enjoy playing together; they support one another very well.

In recent games the Stars have received shut out performances from Mikaela Ditonto and Alessandra Santarosa a four goal game by Katelyn Koester and a 3 assist game by Jessica Urbank .  The team is looking forward to their next adventure which will be a bus trip to the Adirondacks to participate in the Winter Classic Tournament.  Great job Lady Stars and good luck.