January 1, 2011

Dutchwomen Edged at Home by Vermont

SCHENECTADY, NY- The Union Dutchwomen ice hockey team returned to home ice following a three week layoff and had several scoring opportunities in the waning seconds of the third period but could not convert as they fell to visiting Vermont 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.

 
The Catamounts pulled out to an early 2-0 lead in the first period despite being outshot by Union 7-6. 
 
Following a scoreless second period, Union finally got on the board at 10:06 of the third period. Lauren Cromartie's shot went wide of the goal and rebounded back behind the net. Marissa Gentile fired the rebound on the right side of the goal and the puck slid past Catamount goaltender Kelci Lanthier for the score.
 
With 1:30 left to play in the game, Union pulled goaltender Alana Marcinko for the extra attacker. After the Dutchwomen called a timeout, a tripping penalty on Vermont's Emily Walsh gave Union a six-on-four advantage. Ashley Johnson and Lauren Hoffman's shots were both off target and with 22 seconds left, Vermont's Hannah Westbrook was called for boarding which gave Union a six-on-three advantage. The Dutchwomen continued to attack the goal but Chelsey Heinhuis's two shots were wide and blocked and the Catamounts held on for the victory.
 
Marcinko had 12 saves in goal for Union. Lanthier made 22 saves for Vermont.
 
Union led the game in shots 23-14. It was the first time this season that they have led in shots but did not win.
 
The teams return to the ice tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm.