As girls hockey teams head into the hearts of their schedules, MassLive wants to highlight some of the top games to watch each week.
Whether it’s a potential milestone captured, a bout between two longtime rivals, or two streaking teams facing off, our staff will share the top contests to get out to and when and where they’re taking place.
For this week, Jan. 12-18, here are three Bay State Conference girls hockey games to watch.
Braintree (3-2-3) at Newton North (3-4-1), Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at John A. Ryan Arena
After strong starts to the year, both the Tigers and the Wamps have slowed down a bit over the last couple of weeks.
This contest, the only of the season between the two teams, presents each an opportunity to turn momentum back in its own favor.
Last year, one of Braintree’s two wins on the season came against Newton North, so be prepared for the Tigers to try to get some payback as well.
Framingham (2-3-2), at Brookline (5-3), Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Walter Brown Arena
Last year the Flyers won just one game and a slow start to the year threatened more of the same. In the last two weeks however, Framingham has won three games and tied another.
Brookline, winners of five straight at one point this year, are coming off a close loss to Walpole and are ready to bounce back.
Milton (8-1) at North Kingstown, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena
Those looking for a bit of a weekend getaway can check out Milton playing in the Nan Rheault Tournament on Martha’s Vineyard.
The Wildcats will either play Burrillville or Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday following the matchup with North Kingstown.
