As Lafayette moved on to Valencia, they gathered additional momentum and inspiration from the World League games and put it all together in a 6-2 win in the fifth day on Spanish soil. Goals were spread amongst six players Meg Lillis,Rosie Shanks, Kirby Szalkowski,Kaitlyn Ewing and Katie Birle. Abby Stefanides, fresh from her flight from London where she is taking a summer course joined in the scoring with a goal of her own. It was the defense, who took inspiration from the offense as they found their rythm and held the Xaloc team to 4 shots, two of which were stopped by Katelyn Arnold.
After the game both teams joined together in a friendly meal and exchange of gifts. As is the custom, the meal was a late one after which our “pards” boarded their transportation to return to the hotel for a well deserved rest. Tomorrow’s activity is more informal as the team will have chance to explore Valencia on their own before they become spectators again at the World Games. There will certainly be partisan interest as the games attended will include the USA vs Germany, Great Britain vs Canada, and China vs Argentina.
Dinner is expected to be on their own as the now experienced travelers will choose from the great Spanish cuisine at their disposal before heading for bed. Maybe it will be more Tapas or some tasty fresh fresh fish from the Med. Monday will feature some more free time before their fourth and last game with a Valencia hockey club and a dinner afterward with their new friends.
Coach Stone continues to be pleased the overall experience for her charges, as her team has responded to the challenge.
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