February 11, 2010

Team Notes: No. 5 Crimson Travel to Capital District

The following article appeared February 11 on the Harvard Web site.

 

After capturing the 13th Beanpot title in program history, the fifth-ranked Harvard women’s hockey team looks to continue its six-game winning streak, as the squad visits Rensselaer and Union in ECAC Hockey road games. Harvard currently sits in third place in the conference standings, only two points behind Cornell and five back of Clarkson with four games remaining.

Beanpot Returns To Cambridge
The Crimson scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over No. 9 Northeastern at Bright Hockey Center Tuesday, as Harvard captured its 13th Beanpot title. Liza Ryabkina netted the game-winner, giving her five goals for the tournament and was named unanimously as the Beanpot MVP. In net, Laura Bellamy recorded her second straight tournament shutout, making 27 saves. For her effort, Bellamy took home the Bertagna Award, given to the Beanpot’s top goaltender.

Series History
Harvard and Rensselaer have met eight times prior to Friday night’s matchup, with the Crimson holding a 5-2-1 advantage in the series. The Engineers have won the last two games between the schools, most recently a 4-2 victory over Harvard at Bright Hockey Center Jan. 23. Cori Bassett and Kate Buesser each scored a goal for the Crimson, while Laura Bellamy posted a 25-save effort.

Complete article can be accessed via the Harvard Web site by clicking here.