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PALMER — A Palmer Pioneers team made history over the weekend.
The girls’ Tier II U14 squad became the first team in the history of the Pioneer Amateur Hockey Association to appear in a national tournament. The Pioneers finished 0-3-0 in the USA Hockey National Championships in Troy, Michigan.
Bailey Brunnhoelzl led the Pioneers with three goals during the tourney. Brianna Paxson furnished a team-best two assists.
Rachel Symmes made two starts in goal. She stopped 28 shots during a 4-1 loss to the Shoreline Sharks and made another 28 saves during a 4-1 loss to the North Shore Vipers. Ashley Engan recorded 31 saves during a 7-1 loss to the MCYH Edge.
Shoreline captured the Tier II girls’ U14 title.