BURLINGTON, VT. – The Assumption University women's ice hockey team netted three-period goals as the Greyhounds picked up a 5-2 New England Women's Hockey Alliance win at Saint Michael's College on Friday evening at Cairns Arena.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 5, Saint Michael's College 2
Records: Greyhounds (8-18-1, 8-12-1 NEWHA), Purple Knights (0-27-0, 0-21-0 NEWHA)
HOW IT HAPPENED
After a scoreless first period, Assumption got on the board at 5:59 of the middle frame.
Jenna Chaplain was the first player to get on the scoreboard with her sixth goal of the year. At the 13:45 marker, Alexi Kirkeby scored her first collegiate tally, with
Alexa Hanrahan recording the assist on the play.
Saint Michael's would not go quietly, as they eventually got one at 2:25 of the third period. The Greyhounds responded with Hanrahan putting Assumption up 3-1 at 5:07. After the Purple Knights cut the deficit to 3-2, the Greyhounds finished the game strong, with goals from Hanrahan and
Rachel Agerter to give the visitors a 5-2 road win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Carissa Mudrak logged 29 saves to pick up the road win.
- Assumption outshot Saint Michael's 53-31 while winning 35 of 54 faceoffs.
- The Greyhounds went 1-for-5 on the powerplay, while the Purple Knights went 0-for-3.
- Assumption now leads the all-time series 3-0-0.
UP NEXT
- AU at Saint Michael's, Saturday, January 27, 3:00 pm
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