BROOKINGS - The Aberdeen Cougars shortened their shifts, got physical on defense and picked up a 4-3 win over the Brookings Rangers in girls' hockey action Sunday.
The victory came on the heels of a setback to Mitchell on Saturday afternoon.
"I really liked our effort today, especially after a loss (Saturday)," said Cougars coach Rob Weinmeister. "We back checked hard and worked well as a unit on the ice to limit their scoring opportunities. It was good to see the girls bounce back and work together."
The Cougars rallied from a pair of one-goal deficits against the Rangers.
The hosts scored the first goal, before Alyssa Roehrich answered for Aberdeen for a 1-1 first period.
Brookings jumped in front again in the second before Taylor Nash tied the score at 2-2 heading into the final period.
Roehrich added her second goal to give the Cougars their first lead, and then Reece Ermer found the back of the net to give Aberdeen a two-score advantage. Brookings scored the fina
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