October 12th, 2008
The players were fortunate enough to host the Scotland National Team for a game as well as an overnight visit! Here's what the girls had to say about the experience as well as some pictures of the game!
Jillian Hutchinson & Somer Shuffield say:
After playing against the Scotland team we took home three girls: Diane, Caroline (sisters), and Sara. They were awesome! We thought it was going to be very strange having the girls stay over but it wasn't at all. They were all very outgoing which made it much easier. During the ride back to the house we talked about school and how in most places where they are from you go to college (university) for 3 years but at Diane's school you go for 4. The other two girls Caroline and Sara don't go to university but rather have jobs. When we arrived at the house we gave them the presents we bought for them: a mug, an I Love NY shirt and some pushpop which they never had before. They gave us shortbread cookies, some kind of rock candy and a mug and a matching coaster with the Scottish flag on it. After we exchanged gifts, we let them shower and go to bed because they were very tired after playing 4 games in one day. Over all it was a great experience.
Rebecca Monteith Completing A Transition Pass
Sam Voor, Kristen Wozniak, Jess Wimpel, & Brie Gilhooly say:
The Scotland game was a great experience for us as people and as players. They taught us so much on the field and we learned a lot from them off the field as well. We learned so much about their culture and ways of life. It was interesting to see the differences and similarities between United States and Scottish customs. They proved themselves to be an amazing team on the field and we will always remember their visit with us. We thank them so much for that opportunity.
Brianne Ruzek Rolling The Crease
Shelly Symons says:
The game against Scotland was a great learning experience for our team. I personally felt privileged to have had the chance to play a national team. The Scotland girls were extremely nice and I am very glad that I got to host one of them! By the way the Scottish Honey Clare gave me is so delicious I can't even describe how good it is :) They were a great competition for us and our team really put up a fight. I think it's cool that one day I'll be able to tell my kids that I played the Scotland National Team when I was only 20 years old.
Rosemarie Fazio Taking The Draw
Hillary Jacobson says:
The Scotland game was a lot of fun. It started off with the Scottish girls singing their national anthem to us with background music and then we had to sing our national anthem without any music. We were clearly out of pitch and everyone was laughing. I had Jen Allison stay with me for the night. We traded some clothes which was cool; we stayed up while she did laundry and talked about our countries. It was a great experience.
Brittany Passarelli Playing Defense
Lauren Portnoy says:
The game against the national Scotland team was a great opportunity. We found many of our strengths and weaknesses as a team and really built on it. Being able to play and host an international team was a great experience! The girls we hosted were so much fun, They really enjoyed telling us about their culture and loved finding out about ours!
Scotland National Team
We would like to thank the girls for coming and playing against us and wish them the best of luck at the World Cup in Prague this summer. We are looking forward to playing them again in the UK when we take our trip!!!
We did different types of cardio, strength and conditioning, and toning workouts.
