Liggett Knights best Livonia Knights to win girls HS crown
By: Alexis Bohlinger on March 31, 2021
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It was a battle of the Knights on Saturday, March 27, as the University Liggett Knights took on the Livonia Knights in the Michigan Girls High School Hockey State Championship at Arctic Edge in Canton. Ultimately, University Liggett outmuscled and outmanned Livonia Unified, winning the game 4-2 and the 2021 State Championship trophy.

Liggett captains Kendall Zinn and Gabrielle Anusbigian spoke on behalf their team and expressed their excitement for having the opportunity to win the Division 2 title freshman year and now the Division 1 title as seniors.

“It feels like we’ve come full circle and I’m excited that we had such a great group this year,” said Anusbigian.

Liggett, which posted an undefeated season, received a bye in the semifinals due to an Ann Arbor Pioneer covid .

Knights girls hockey wins CHSL title
By: Alexis Bohlinger on March 25, 2021
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The University Liggett School Knights girls varsity hockey team won the Catholic League Championship in a 3-2 overtime win versus the defending champions, the Mercy Marlins. After being postponed and rescheduled, both teams showed up healthy and ready to play at McCann Ice Arena Saturday, March 20, in what turned out to be a close, competitive game.

There were 13 penalties logged between both teams that led to four power-play goals in regulation play.

“It was a tough, physical game that certainly pushed our girls,” Liggett head coach Greg Paddison said. “Although I thought we controlled the play, Mercy did an excellent job of capitalizing on their opportunities when they did get them.”

The Knights took a 1-0 lead just 5 minutes into the first period

Crosstown rivalry ends in Knights win
By: Alexis Bohlinger on March 04, 2021
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The University Liggett Knights and Grosse Pointe North Norsemen saw a crosstown rivalry Feb. 26, at East Side Hockey Arena. The final score of the game was 6-0 in the Knights favor, with junior goaltender Logan Merriweather earning her first shutout of the season.

The Knights took the lead early in the game with back-to-back goals from Ava Jacob and Gabrielle Anusbigian. The second period saw goals from Elle Quinlan and Madeline McKee. The Knights stretched the lead even further in the third with goals from Morgan Hamilton and A.C. Doppke.

“I know that in these crosstown games, there’s always a little added incentive for the girls to go out and play at the top of their game as a lot of these girls grew up playing together,” said University Liggett head coach Greg Paddison. “Against North, I could clearly see that the girls

Liggett girls hockey team remains undefeated
By: GPN Staff on February 25, 2021
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It was another exciting and undefeated week for girl’s high school hockey in Grosse Pointe.

After having a week off of practice for midwinter break, the Grosse Pointe South Blue Devils came back strong Sunday, Feb. 21, for a 5-1 win over the Livonia Knights at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena. Senior Kamryn Shocker scored four of the five goals for the Blue Devils. Senior goaltender Peyton Steinhebel saw 25 shots. The Blue Devils currently are in third place in the league with a 3-1-0 record. Head Coach Hailee Craig believes her team is taking the right steps forward and improving where it is needed.

“We are excited to keep building on our progress,” she said.

The University Liggett Knights had a busy week with three games. The first was a high-scoring 9-5 win over Ann Arbor Huron-Skyline at Veterans Memorial Ice Arena

A great week of girls high school hockey in Grosse Pointe
By: Alexis Bohlinger on February 18, 2021
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It was a great start to the girls high school hockey season this past week with all three Grosse Pointe teams coming away with their first win. After waiting months to begin competition, the girls were eager and excited to take the ice and their enthusiasm showed in their performance.

The University Liggett Knights walked away from their home opener with their first victory versus the Cranbrook Kingswood Cranes on Friday, Feb. 12, at McCann Ice Arena. The final score was 4-0 with freshman goalie Brooklyn Peshl earning her first high school shutout. Senior Captain Gabrielle Anusbigian scored two of the four goals for her team.

Liggett head coach Greg Paddison believes this win was a team effort.

“I was really impressed with the way we started,” he said. “We’ve tried emphasizing

Knights field a lot of firepower
By Bob St. John on November 19, 2020
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Last year’s run to a state title ended premature for the University Liggett School girls hockey team under then first-year head coach Gregory Paddison.

University Liggett School head coach Greg Paddison, second from left, is in his second year at the helm. Photo by Renee Landuyt

This year, the Knights return 16 players from last year’s team that finished with a 21-6-0 record and ranked No. 3 in the state.

The seniors this season are Kendall Zinn, Gabby Anubigian and Reese Martin; and the juniors are Logan Merriweather Maddy McKee, Natalia Dragovic, Ally Doppke and Elese Kogel, who coach Paddison said was one of the most improved players last season.

The Knights’ sophomores are Isabel Standish, Emmalyn Stahl, Christa Serventi, Gabby Noble, Ally Metry, Lindsay Kien, Giuliana Lutfy and Izzy Fruehauf.

Newcomers to the team