Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 “It’s a dream come true” Saugus resident Lily brazis continues to play her favorite sport – as a pro in the European Women’s Hockey League By Mark E. Vogler B ack in March, Lily Brazis’ collegiate hockey career ended when she and her Northeastern University Huskies teammates lost in the Frozen Four tournament. But the 22-year-old Saugus resident wasn’t ready to end her playing days on the hockey rink. And she still gets to wear a hockey uniform decorated with the head of a husky. Last month, she signed a one-year contract to play with the Graz99ers Huskies in the European Women’s Hockey League (EWHL). “I’ve been in Europe for three weeks now,” Brazis wrote in an email last week to The Saugus Advocate. “It’s a dream come true to keep continuing to play the sport I love, especially in Europe and getting to travel the world. I do not know what my future plans past this year are! Hopefully I will do well in the league and then go from there with future plans,” she said. The Graz99ers Huskies play their home games in Graz, Austria. Brazis is one of a handful of Americans playing on the team. She’s listed as a forward who also plays center. The Graz99ers Huskies expressed high expectations when they welcomed Brazis after her signing was confirmed on Sept. 11. “We’re pleased to welcome Lily Brazis to the Huskies!” the team declared in an Instagram post and on its Facebook Page. “The fast and skilled forward joins us from Northeastern University, where she played NCAA Division I hockey. Lily will bring valuable experience, speed and skill to our offensive line. We’re looking Einstein – the genius – graces the Saugus Public Library By Joanie Allbee G eorge Capaccio’s Albert Einstein walked through the doors of the Saugus Public Library last week and never left his portrayal of Albert’s footsteps. For one hour, guests in the Community Room were taken back to Einstein’s Princeton, N.J. living room for an evening chat with the Nobel Prize-winning physicist. Guests were encouraged to ask Einstein questions as he humbly opened up about his past – including family and college choices – and with much laughter spread about. George’s storytelling captivated the audience and surprised forward to having you with us, Lily!” Brazis said she couldn’t Lily Brazis received this welcome from her new hockey team – the Graz99ers Huskies in the European Women’s Hockey League. She appears in her college uniform during playing days with the Northeastern University Huskies. wait to get started. In her second game, she asserted herself with two goals and an assist in 5-0 victory. Brazis has settled into a new chapter in her life and hockey career. “I am doing a lot of traveling in Austria and in other countries close by that I’m playing at in the rink,” she said. “My highlights so far are meeting my new team, and experiencing life overseas. It has been a blast so far and I can’t wait to see what else the future holds here!” Birthdays are special at the Senior Center them with interactive activities to explain Einstein’s theory of Relativity. At the end of his storytelling, Albert quietly asked the crowd again “is there anything else you would like to know about me?” And he accurately answered a few questions before ending his one-man performance to an appreciative and applauding crowd. George Capaccio thoroughGeorge Capaccio portrayed Albert Einstein at the Saugus Public Library last week, entertaining the audience with his professional storytelling “Relatively Speaking.” (Photo courtesy of Lisa LeJeune, Head Reference Librarian of Saugus Public Library) ly researched Albert’s life so he knew even the smallest idiosyncrasies about the genius who changed great men’s thinking and helped shape our world of science and mathematics. Capaccio captured Einstein’s mannerisms and essence as well as his candid appearance. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 20 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center last month. Pictured above are all the September birthday celebrants. From left to right: Front row: Leslie Deland, Carolyn Perry, Marie Boudreau, Doris Piwowarski, Eleanor Gallo, Cathy Strum, Pauline Agnew, Carol Scibelli and Anne Erickson; back row: Janette DeRosa, William Stewart, Roberta Perry, Marion Ravagini, Beverly Rossi, Bill Napier, Eleanor Alberghini, Joyce Barsotti, Joanne Dod, Bob Marchioni and Vincent Antoncucci. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies pp Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws
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