The Stonehill College women’s ice hockey team faced off against the Long Island University (LIU) Sharks in a tough battle on Friday night, resulting in a 1-0 loss for the Skyhawks. Despite the loss, the Skyhawks maintain a 7-8 overall record and a 7-4 standing in conference play, while the Sharks improve to 9-4 overall and a perfect 9-0 against conference opponents.
Key Moments
– Senior captain Grace Parker led the team with an impressive seven shots on goal.
– Sophomore goaltender Eve Stone made 18 saves in goal for Stonehill.
– Sophomore defender Emma Mortl scored her first collegiate goal with an assist from senior Sarah Rourke.
– LIU’s junior netminder Tindra Holm secured the win after stopping all 44 shots she faced in net.
Game Recap
The Skyhawks dominated possession in the first 10 minutes of the game, preventing LIU from taking a shot or a defensive zone faceoff until the 10:01 mark of the first period. Despite outshooting LIU 17-6 in the first period, both teams remained scoreless at the first intermission. In the second period, LIU scored the only goal of the game at the 7:13 mark, and despite Stonehill’s 19-4 shot advantage in the final frame, the Skyhawks fell short with a final score of 1-0.
Notable Stats
– Stonehill outshot LIU 44-19 throughout the game.
– LIU now leads the all-time series between the two teams with a record of 4-0-1.
– Stonehill dominated the faceoff circle, winning 41 of 64 puck drops.
What’s Next
Stonehill will conclude its two-game weekend series against LIU on Saturday at the Bridgewater Ice Arena, with the puck drop set for 1 p.m.
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