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Andover Girls Ice Hockey Preview

2006-07 record: 14-4-3, lost in Division 1 first round

Returning lettermen (14): Megan Pettoruto, Jr., goalie; Trisha Martin, Sr., defense; Meghan Pierce, Frosh., defense; Laura Cahill, Frosh., defense; Lea Macheras, Frosh., forward; Sarah Oteri, Soph., forward; Jill Manning, Frosh., forward; Danielle Paonessa, Jr., defense; Heather Paonessa, Jr., forward; Nicole Giroux, Soph, forward; Katie Shields, Jr., forward; Sarah Ostofsky, Jr., defense; Laura Drew, Frosh., forward; Alicia Nader, Frosh., forward

Newcomers (4): Analese Drew, Frosh., forward; Erika Van Andel, Frosh., forward; Kyla Mosquera, Frosh., goalie; Meaghan McCarthy, Jr., forward

Candidates in all grades: 18

Captains: Trish Martin

Returning leaders: Sarah Oteri (19-14|33)

Assistants: Paul Sacco, Tom Burns

Opener: Yesterday, beat Framingham 3-2

Odds and ends: Junior goalie Rachel Bergan is not with the team due to medical reasons, but hopes to return for her senior year. ... Former Warrior Becky Cairns is playing at Hamilton this year. ...Andover was hoping to merge with North Andover for a co-op team this year but the Knights are still joined with Masconomet. ... Junior forward Meaghan McCarthy is a transfer from Stoneham.

Coach Bill McCarthy (6th year, 73-24-13): "We are young this year and I consider this to be a rebuilding year. We have changed our system and tried to simplify things. We are looking to our freshman for contributions and our older players will have to step up. Sarah Oteri is a legitimate player and Heather Paonessa made a lot of improvements last year. If we could get what she gave us last year and a little more she will fill the gap (with the loss of Cairns)."