Rutland's Owen Simpson (11) carries the puck up ice during Saturday's playoff game against Champlain Valley at Spartan Arena in Rutland.

Rutland goalie Augie Louras snags a shot by Champlain Valley's James Bernicke (8) during Saturday's playoff game at Spartan Arena in Rutland.

Rutland’s Dillon Moore (12) backhands the puck over the gloves of CVU goalie Jason Douglas (21) during Saturday’s playoff game at Spartan Arena in Rutland.

Castleton’s Samantha Lawler brings the puck up, while Plymouth’s Sydney Linnick trails behind her Saturday afternoon.

Castleton’s Courtney Gauthier moves the puck, while a Plymouth State defender looks to disrupt.

Castleton's Dom Kuziak (9) battles a Johnson & Wales defender during during Saturday's game played at Spartan Arena in Rutland Town. Game ended in a 4-4 tie.

Castleton's Troy Taylor (39) and Andrew Barber (17) battle for loose puck with Johnson & Wales forwrad Kodi Legassie (4) during during Saturday's game played at Spartan Arena in Rutland Town.

Johnson & Wales forward Austin Withycombe (11) blisters a shot past Castleton goalie Luke Cohen (31) during Saturday's game played at Spartan Arena in Rutland Town.

Johnson & Wales goalie Mike Rockwell (1) gets help from a defenseman clearing the puck a split second before Castleton’s Jeremy Laplante (6) could reach it during Saturday’s game played at Spartan Arena in Rutland Town.

Castleton’s Brooke Raiche (10) drives the lane during Saturday’s game against Southern Maine played in Glenbrook Gymnasium. Castleton won 67-54.

Castleton’s Brooke Raiche (10) battles Southern Maine’s Morgan Eliasen (25) for position in the lane during Saturday’s game against Southern Maine played in Glenbrook Gymnasium. Castleton won 67-54.

Castleton’s Elise Magro (14) drives the lane during Saturday’s game against Southern Maine played in Glenbrook Gymnasium. Castleton won 67-54.

Castleton’s Courtney Gauthier (10) scores on a penalty shot against Northland goalie Gabby Suhr (30) during Saturday’s opening round of the Castleton Invitational women’s hockey tournament being held this weekend at Spartan Arena in Rutland. Castleton lost to the LumberJills 2-1.

Castleton’s Maeghan Vasile (14) battles Northland’s All Covert (8) for the puck along the boards during Saturday’s opening round of the Castleton Invitational women’s hockey tournament being held this weekend at Spartan Arena in Rutland. Castleton lost to the LumberJills 2-1.

Northland’s Ally Covert (8) carries the puck around Castleton’s Ryanne Mix (13) during the opening round of the Castleton Invitational women’s hockey tournament at Spartan Arena in Rutland. CU goalie Alexis Kalm is well-positioned to stop the shot.

Otter Valley’s Leah Pinkowski (12) couldn’t quite reach a loose ball being sought by West Rutland’s Jenee McGee during Saturday’s game at West Rutland. Westside went on to win 56-53.

Otter Valley’s Leah Pinkowski (12) looks to drive past West Rutland’s Madison Guay (13) during Saturday’s game at West Rutland.

West Rutland’s Kiera Pipeling (11) playing tight defense on an Otter Valley player during a game earlier this season.

Otter Valley’s Alice Keith (23) looks to drive by West Rutland’s Madison Guay (13) during a game at West Rutland this season.

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West Rutland’s Kyle Laughlin (21, right) takes a jumpshot while being guarded by Green Mountain’s Kagan Hance (23) during their matchup on Monday evening at West Rutland School.

West Rutland’s Kyle Laughlin (21, right) looks for someone to pass to while being guarded by Green Mountain’s James Anderson (22) during their matchup on Monday evening at West Rutland School.

West Rutland’s Tyler Serrani (14, left) moves the ball while being guarded by Green Mountain’s James Anderson (22) during their matchup on Monday evening at West Rutland School.

Rutland’s Alexis Patterson (22) and Brattleboro’s Willow Romo (11) hustle after a loose puck during Wednesday’s game at Spartan Arena in Rutland. Rutland won 5-4.

Rutland freshman Sierra McDermott (5) carries the puck from around the net during Wednesday’s game against Brattleboro at Spartan Arena in Rutland. On defense for Brattleboro is Grace Szpila (3).

Rutland goalie Augie Louras kicks out a Brattleboro shot during Wednesday’s game. The game was played in Spartan Arena.

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Senior forward Amanda Conway handles the puck for the Norwich University women’s hockey team.

Photo by Albert J. Marro Castleton goalie Luke Cohen couldn't make the save during Saturday's game against Curry College. Alex Ochterbeck celebrates the goal for the Colonels.

Castleton’s Anton Tarvaiinen (27) plays tight defense up on Alexander Bouchard (2) during Saturday’s game against Curry College.

Photo by Albert J. Marro Castleton defenseman Chris Butryn (2) checks a Curry player during Saturday's game.

Castleton goalie Luke Cohen makes an acrobatic save during last winter’s game against Curry College.

Poultney’s Lane Gibbs (72) charges through the Windsor line, chasing after Yellow Jacket quarterback Max Clifford (16) during Saturday’s game in Poultney.

Poultney’s Levi Allen (10) goes high to break up a pass intended for Windsor’s Caleb Meagher (34) during Saturday’s game in Poultney.

Poultney’s Levi Allen (10) runs through a couple of Windsor defenders including Jordan Place (20) during a game in Poultney in early November.

Proctor’s Jed Nop, left, advances the ball despite efforts by a West Rutland player during Saturday’s game on Taranovich Field in Pittsford.

West Rutland’s Tyler Serrani (9) looks to advance the ball over Proctor’s Matt Nop (7) during Saturday’s game on Taranovich Field in Pittsford.

Poultney’s Caden Capman (20) rolls around the right corner looking for a block from teammate Lucas DuPell during Saturday’s game against Springfield. DuPell was blocking Kodi Kirk (10) of the Cosmos.

Poultney’s Caden Capman (20) rolls around the right corner looking for a block from teammate Lucas DuPell during a game earlier this month against Springfield. DuPell was blocking Kodi Kirk (10) of the Cosmos.

Poultney’s Caden Capman (20) rolls around the right corner looking for a block in a matchup against Springfield last fall.

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Proctor’s Maddie Flanders (3) carries the ball during Saturday’s game against West Rutland at Taranovich Field in Pittsford.

Proctor’s Maddie Flanders, center, dribbles the ball between West Rutland’s Arianna Coombs, left, and another Westside player during a game in October at Taranovich Field in Pittsford.

Castleton running back Devin Wollner (21) finds no running room as he is trapped by Norwich’s Martin Bailey (94) and Michael Corinna (18) during Saturday’s game played at Dave Wolk Stadium in Castleton. THe Cadets won the game.

Norwich running back Manni Romero (3) sprints past Castleton’s Nick Reca (25) during Saturday’s game played at Dave Wolk Stadium in Castleton. The Cadets won the game.

Norwich running back Manni Romero (3) sprints past Castleton's Nick Reca (25) during Saturday's game played at Dave Wolk Stadium in Castleton. The Cadets won the game

Castleton's Lukas Carlson (8) intercepts a pass to stop a Norwich drive during Saturday's game played at Dave Wolk Stadium in Castleton. THe Cadets won the game.

Castleton quarterback Jacob McCarthy (7) is chased from the pocket by Norwich’s Martin Bailey (94) and Cahan Quinn (38) during the Maple Sap Bucket game played last month at Dave Wolk Stadium in Castleton.

Norwich running back Manni Romero (3) sprints past Castleton’s Nick Reca (25) during the Maple Sap Bucket game played late last month at Dave Wolk Stadium in Castleton.