October 15, 2009

Team Notes: Quinnipiac Battles Hockey East Foes

The following article appeared October 15 on the Quinnipiac Web site.

 

The Quinnipiac University women's ice hockey team will head to Boston this weekend to take on Hockey East opponents Boston College and Northeastern. The Bobcats will face the Eagles Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Conte Forum, and will take on the Huskies Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at Matthews Arena. Quinnipiac most recently lost to the University of New Hampshire, 4-0, on Oct. 4.

Scouting the Eagles
Boston College has recorded a 1-2-2 record overall this season, with a 0-1-0 mark in Hockey East. In their last outing, the Eagles fell, 3-2, to Northeastern on Oct. 13 at home. Three players on Boston College have accumulated the team-leading four points this season. Senior forward Ally Thurstrom has scored four goals, while sophomore forwards Mary Restuccia and Alison Szlosek have each tallied one goal and three assists. Freshman goaltender Corinne Boyles has seen action in all five games this season for the Eagles, compiling a .932 save percentage.

Scouting the Huskies
Northeastern has notched a 3-0-1 overall record so far this season, with a 1-0-1 tally in conference play, most recently defeating Boston College, 3-2. Senior forward Lindsey Berman currently leads the Huskies with six points (3 goals, 3 assists). Sophomore goaltender Florence Schelling has started all four games for Northeastern, earning a .963 save percentage.

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