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Olivia Lindberg
Photo: Frank Poulin
1
New England Col. NEW ENGL 5-10-0, 1-8-0
5
Winner Southern Me. SOUTHERN 8-6-1, 5-2-1
New England Col. NEW ENGL
5-10-0, 1-8-0
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Final
5
Southern Me. SOUTHERN
8-6-1, 5-2-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
New England Col. NEW ENGL 0 1 0 1
Southern Me. SOUTHERN 0 2 3 5

Game Recap: Women's Ice Hockey |

Women’s Ice Hockey Falls as USM Pulls Away Late

GORHAM, Maine – The New England College women's ice hockey team saw their four-game winning streak snapped by way of a 5-1 loss to the University of Southern Maine on Saturday at the USM Ice Arena in Gorham, Maine in New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) action.  

THE BASICS 
Score: New England College 1, Southern Maine 5 
Records: Pilgrims 5-10-0, 1-8-0 NEHC | Huskies 8-6-1, 4-2-1 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

  • After a scoreless first period, the Huskies wasted no time getting the scoring going in the second; Just 52 seconds in, fifth year forward Amanda Crowley (South Yarmouth, Mass.) scored her first goal of the season to put the hosts ahead, 1-0. Nearly 18 minutes later, USM would strike again; Freshman forward Ellie Eigner (Bowling Green, Ohio) took advantage of a powerplay opportunity and scored the team's second goal of the game.  
  • In need of a response, the 'Grims answered back almost immediately. 41 seconds later, sophomore forward Meadow Gilchrist (Stamford, Conn.) took a pass from sophomore forward Olivia Lindberg (Stockholm, Sweden) directly in front of the net and put NEC on the board with her seventh goal of the season. An assist was also credited to sophomore defender Gabrielle Iwinski (Batavia, Ill.).  
  • While the 'Grims remained in striking distance, the Huskies would pull away in the third. 6:59 into the final period, junior forward Madison Chagnon (Saint Albans, Vt.) made it a 3-1 Husky lead. Six minutes later, junior defender Jess Maclean (Red Point, N.S.) expanded the USM lead to 4-1. Finally, an empty netter by graduate defender Jordan Colbert sealed a Southern Maine victory, 5-1.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

  • In goal for the Pilgrims, sophomore goaltender Amy Donnelly (Taunton, Mass) made 16 saves while allowing four goals.  
  • Starting in the opposite net, Ellie Fredenburg permitted one goal while making 28 saves for the Huskies.  
  • The two teams were completely even on faceoffs, 24-24, as well as shots blocked with 16 a piece. 
  • Despite the final tally, NEC outshot USM 29-21 on net.  

UP NEXT 

  • NEC is back on the ice next Friday when they travel to Geneva, New York for a matchup against William Smith College at 7:00 PM. 
  • USM plays their next game at home on Friday when they host Salem State University at 6:00 PM. 

For continuing coverage of New England College Athletics, visit athletics.nec.edu and follow the Pilgrims on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

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