ELMIRA, N.Y. – The New England College women's ice hockey team fell 6-0 to the 11th ranked Elmira College Soaring Eagles on Saturday afternoon at the First Arena in Elmira, New York in New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) action.
THE BASICS
Score: New England College 0, #11 Elmira College 6
Records: Pilgrims 5-12-0, 1-10-0 NEHC | Soaring Eagles 11-4-1, 8-1-1 NEHC
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Just over five minutes into the game, Elmira forward Claire Meeder (Woodbury, Minn.) got the scoring going to give the hosts an early 1-0 advantage, though the 'Grims would hold them scoreless for the remainder of the first period. However, in the second, the Soaring Eagles would open up the floodgates. Five different Elmira players would score goals: Emily Lenzen (Littleton, Colo.), Anna Lugge (Freeburg, Ill.), Sophie Campeau (Potsdam, N.Y.), Piper Andrews (Fergus Falls, Minn.), and Katie Manning (Chicago, Ill.). A scoreless third period from both teams would cement the final score of 6-0 in favor of the Soaring Eagles.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Graduate goaltender Hannah Podvey (West Caldwell, N.J.) got the start for the 'Grims, permitting six goals while making 37 saves. Graduate goaltender Sean D'urso (Andover, Mass.) stopped 16 shots in 25 minutes of scoreless relief.
- Elmira senior goaltender Chloe Beaubien (Colorado Springs, Colo.) made 11 saves en route to her third shutout of the season.
- The unrelenting offense of Elmira made the 'Grims work all game as Elmira managed 53 shots on goal to NEC's 11. Additionally, NEC blocked 19 shots as a team compared to just two for the hosts.
UP NEXT
- Before resuming NEHC play next weekend, NEC makes a non-conference stop at Worcester State on Tuesday with puck-drop set for 6:10 PM.
- Elmira also plays their next game on Tuesday, facing off against SUNY Cortland on Tuesday at 7:00 PM.
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