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\"We have a lot of respect for the way our goalie has handled herself and how she refuses to let any of the recent events keep her off the ice. Her determination is admirable,\" the team said in a statement. \"We are also beyond appreciative of the showing of support for her tonight. We were pleased with the way our Mars hockey family as well as the hockey community at large has responded and rallied around her. We feel that the support and positivity seen here at this game is a better reflection of what hockey is all about. Thanks to all in attendance for making this a special night.\"

The goalie declined interviews after the game.

Some of the posters held up in support of her at Monday's game featured sayings like, \"Girls Rule,\" and \"Girls Rock.\"

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PHOTO: People in the stands cheer for the Mars Area High School hockey team at a game in Cranberry Township, Pa., Nov. 8, 2021.
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Another poster photographed at the game read, \"She overcame everything that was meant to destroy her.\"

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