January 4, 2008

Tigers, Huskies Skate to Scoreless Tie

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STORRS, Conn. -- The Princeton women's hockey team skated to a scoreless tie with ninth-ranked Connecticut on Friday night at the Freitas Ice Forum. It was Princeton's third consecutive shutout as the Tigers have held opponents scoreless for 10-straight periods.

Princeton doubled-up Connecticut in shots 36-18, but was unable to solve UConn netminder Brittany Wilson. Princeton junior goaltender Kristen Young made 18 saves to record her shutout and she and the Tigers have held opponents scoreless for the last 210:07 of game time.

Senior Marykate Oakley led Princeton with eight shots on goal, while sophomore Melanie Wallace registered six.

The Tigers are now 7-7-3 overall and complete their series at Connecticut tomorrow at 4 p.m.