September 30, 2011

Union Drops First Game in East/West Showcase

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Freshman Camille Corbin tallied her first career goal Friday night in the Dutchwomen's opening game to the 2011-2012 season.  After a hard fought game, Union fell 6-1 to No. 4 Minnesota at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota sophomore Amanda Kessel notched the first goal at 3:07 in the first, assisted by senior Sarah Erickson and senior Jen Schoullis.  Erickson would tally her first goal of the season with 9:13 left in the period, taking a 2-0 lead headed into the first intermission.

The Dutchwomen returned from intermission with a vengeance, scoring just two minutes into the second period.  Corbin would take advantage of the power play, with Minnesota's Erickson in the penalty box, and cut the Gophers' lead to one.  The San Diego native was assisted by sophomore Elsa Bruestle, tallying her first point of the season.

Unfortunately, Minnesota responded quickly, scoring just two minutes later. Both teams went scoreless for the majority of the final period, with the Gophers notching their final goal with just under three minutes remaining to put them up 6-1.

The Dutchwomen's defense killed two out of three penalties during the match.  Freshman goaltender Shenae Lundberg made her Union debut, receiving her first career start and making 29 saves out of 35 shots faced.

Union is back in action at Ridder Arena again tomorrow, taking on St. Cloud at 5:00 p.m. (EST).  St. Cloud is now 0-1-0 on the season.