The Gophers women’s hockey team secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 3-1 win over Harvard at the Medstar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Abbey Murphy and Emma Kreisz played pivotal roles in the game, with Murphy contributing a goal and assist, and Kreisz assisting on two goals. Topping the No. 4-ranked Gophers, the team outshot the Crimson 44-12 and made the most of their power-play opportunities, converting two out of three.
Coach Brad Frost commended the team’s performance, stating, “We were able to control the puck and control the pace, which was great. Harvard defended really well and had good goaltending, but we’re happy with the win and we’re looking forward to playing Cornell tomorrow.”
The game saw a strong start for the Gophers, with Ella Huber’s goal, assisted by Murphy and Josefin Bouveng, opening the scoring in the first period. Harvard managed to level the score with Gwynn Lapp’s power-play goal in the second period, but the Gophers quickly responded with Ava Lindsay’s late second-period goal, breaking the tie.
The highlight of the game came with Murphy’s goal, marking her 50th career goal and securing a 3-1 lead for the Gophers. With 12 minutes and 38 seconds remaining, this goal cemented the team’s lead.
Looking ahead, the Gophers (10-2) are set to face No. 8 Cornell, who secured a 4-1 victory over St. Thomas on Friday. This match is anticipated to be an exciting challenge for the Gophers as they strive to maintain their winning streak.
Anticipated to be equally thrilling, Saturday’s game is set to be an intense showdown as both teams bring their A-game to the ice.
With another impressive win under their belt, the Gophers women’s hockey team continues to display their skill and determination. Their commitment to success and teamwork shines through in each game, leaving fans eager to see what they will achieve next.