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Hawks Clinch ECAC East Title

Worcester, Mass. (February 24) -- Andrea Berlin (Durham, N.H.) made 25 saves in her fifth shutout of the season, but the Hawks and Holy Cross skated to a 0-0 overtime tie on Sunday afternoon in Worcester, Mass. Saint Anselm's record now stands at 21-2-1, 17-1-1 ECAC East, while Holy Cross' record now stands at 15-7-3, 13-4-2 ECAC East. The tie secures Saint Anselm's second consecutive ECAC East Regular Season title.

The Hawks outshot Holy Cross 36-25 in the game, but neither team managed to find the back of the net in the scoreless tie. The Hawks also had eight power play opportunities, but failed to take advantage of all eight. The Crusaders had three power play opportunities, but also did not manage to take advantage of their chances.

Berlin's 25-save performance now drops her goals against average to 1.00 on the season, with a .944 save percentage. Monique Gallant (Antigonish, Nova Scotia) made 36 saves between the pipes for Holy Cross, her second shutout of the season.

The Hawks return to the ice hosting the ECAC East Open Tournament on Saturday, March 1st. Seedings and game times will be determined at a later date between four teams: Saint Anselm, Holy Cross, Sacred Heart, and Saint Michael's. The tournament will span two days, Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd.

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