October 22, 2009

Team Notes: Quinnipiac Hosts Niagara

The following article appeared October 22 on the Quinnipiac Web site.

 

The Quinnipiac University women's ice hockey team will play host to Niagara University in a two-game series this weekend at the TD Bank Sports Center. The Bobcats and the Purple Eagles will face off Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. In their last game, Quinnipiac defeated Northeastern, 1-0, on Oct. 17.

Scouting the Purple Eagles
 Niagara currently holds a 1-3-2 record on their season, most recently falling, 6-1, to the University of New Hampshire on Oct. 18. Three players on the team rank first in points with four. Freshman forward Jenna Hendrikx has scored four goals, senior forward Mary McKinnon has tallied three goals and one assist, and senior forward Jennifer MacLean has recorded one goal and three assists. Junior goaltender Jenni Bauer has started all six games in net for Niagara, posting a .895 save percentage.

Last Time Against Niagara
 The Bobcats and the Purple Eagles last met on Dec. 30, 2007 when they played in the Nutmeg Classic Consolation Game at the TD Bank Sports Center. The teams tied, 3-3, in regulation but the Bobcats were credited with the win in a shootout. Current seniors Breana Burton (Surrey, British Columbia), Janine Duffy (Toronto, Ontario), and Kallie Flor (Farmington, Minn.) each scored a goal in regulation, while Elyse Cole scored the game-winner in the shootout.


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