HENNIKER, N.H. – The New England College Women's Ice Hockey team has their Senior Day soured, as they fall to Salem State University 3-1, in New England Hockey Conference action, Saturday afternoon.

THE BASICS
Score: Salem State 3, New England College 1

Records: Pilgrims (3-15-1, 0-13-0 NEHC) | Vikings (4-15-0, 2-12-0 NEHC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

Salem State started fast, as they were able to score on the second shot of the game, as Makayla McGrath scored off of a rebound in the first minute. The Vikings would carry that 1-0 lead into the intermission, as they outshot the Pilgrims 17-12 in the opening 20 minutes.

In the second period, Cassie Kelly tied the game up for New England College, as she goes coast-to-coast, through the Salem State defense, and deks the goalie for the easy score. The Vikings responded with two goals halfway through the middle period to give them a 3-1 advantage.

In the third period, New England College was unable to cut into the deficit, despite outshooting Salem State 14-13.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Sean D'urso recorded 41 saves for New England College.
• SSU outshot NEC 44-36.
• Neither team was able to score on the powerplay, as NEC was 0-for-2, while the Vikings were 0-for-5.
• Salem State leads the all-time series 5-3-0 

UP NEXT

• NEC vs Southern Maine, Sunday, Feb. 6, 3:00 pm
• SSU at Norwich Sunday, Feb. 6, 1:00 pm