October 2, 2009

Team Notes: Bobcats Open Season Against Sacred Heart and New Hampshire

The following article appeared October 2 on the Quinnipiac Web site.

 

The Quinnipiac University women's ice hockey team opens its regular season this weekend as it hosts Sacred Heart on Oct. 3, and travel to the University of New Hampshire on Oct. 4. Both games are scheduled to start at 2 p.m. It has been a while since these two opponents have appeared on Quinnipiac's schedule, as the team has not faced Sacred Heart since 2004 and UNH since 2002.

On the Air
Saturday's game can be heard live on the WQAQ webstream. Jamie Palatini will handle the play-by-play duties with Brian Farrell adding color commentary. Fans can also follow the action with live stats. Both can be accessed by clicking the appropriate links above.

Scouting the Pioneers
The Pioneers post an 0-2 record coming into the weekend with the Bobcats after dropping both games at Maine last to open the season on Sept. 25 and 26. Junior forward Jessica Fontaine and sophomore defenseman Nicole Palazzo currently lead the Pioneers with one goal and two assists apiece. Sophomore goaltender Raelene Sydor has started both games in net for Sacred Heart, posting a .774 save percentage with 41 saves.

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