Weekend Update: Golden Knights Earn First Win For Co-Head Coaches
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The theme of the night was
solid goaltending. ECAC Hockey teams experienced this at both
ends of the ice last night, as they continue to prepare for
league-play. One of the highlights of the evening was
Clarkson stopping No. 6/6 Mercyhurst, 5-2.
At Clarkson 5, No. 6/6 Mercyhurst 2: A
four-goal outburst in the final 12 minutes, 40 seconds helped the
Clarkson team recover from an early deficit and pick up its first
victory of the season with a 5-2 win over sixth-ranked
Mercyhurst Friday afternoon at Cheel Arena Lauren Dahm
finished with 31 saves for Clarkson. The Golden Knights went
2-for-9 on the power play while the Lakers were 1-for-4.
At Wayne State 6, Colgate 2: The Raiders
fell to Wayne State 6-2 last night at City Sports Center. The
Warriors were led by senior forward Sam Poyton who recorded her
fourth career hat-trick. Sophomore Hannah Milan and junior
Beth Rotenberg netted goals for Colgate. Lisa Plenderleith
finished the game with 19 saves, while Lindsey Park turned away 28
for Wayne State. Colgate finished 2-for-5 on the power play
while the Warriors went 2-4.
Cornell 7, at Vermont 1: The Big Red
defeated Vermont, 7-1, in its regular season opener Friday
night. Cornell's power play unit scored six goals in the win.
Sophomore Rebecca Johnston led the Big Red with a goal and three
assists, and junior Jenny Niesluchowski picked up the win in net
making 20 saves.
No. 10/10 Connecticut 3, Princeton 0:
Connecticut scored three goals on 36 shots to shut out the
Princeton 3-0 in the Tigers' season opener Friday night at Hobey
Baker Rink. Princeton senior goaltender Kristen Young made 33
saves in the first game of the sea
At No. 9/9 St. Lawrence 5, Robert Morris 1:
Senior assistant captain Carson Duggan pulled to within one goal of
the University's all-time record with a hat trick against Robert
Morris Friday evening at Appleton Arena. The Ma-Me-O Beach,
Alberta native's three goals, along with a fantastic 30-save
performance in net by junior Brittony Chartier, led the No. 9/9
Saints to a 5-1 win over the Colonials in the first ever meeting
between the two teams.
At Rensselaer 5, Niagara 3: The Engineers
tallied two goals in the first and three in the second en route to
a 5-3 victory over Niagara Friday night. Led by a goal and two
assists from freshman Alisa Harrison, the Engineers improve to
2-4-0 on the season. The Purple Eagles fall to 0-7-0 overall.
At North Dakota 3, Union 0: Union senior
goaltender Lundy Day turned aside 41 North Dakota shots in a 3-0
loss at the Ralph Engelstad Arena Friday. Day increased her
career-save total to 1,264 and is within 70 saves of moving into
the second spot on the College's all-time saves list.
At St. Cloud St. 3, Brown 0: The
Huskies dealt the Bears a 3-0 defeat to open the 2008-09 season
Friday night. Senior captain Nicole Stock turned in a
terrific performance in net, recording 49 saves, but the offense
was unable to capitalize on its three power play opportunities.
McGill 3, at Dartmouth 2 (Ex.): The Big
Green were edged by McGill, 3-2, in an exhibition game at Thompson
Arena Friday night. Dartmouth got goals from sophomore
Larissa Roche and freshman Kelly Foley, while senior netminder
Carli Clemis and junior Mariel Lacina combined to make 27 saves in
the defeat.
