WINCHENDON, Mass. – The Saint Anselm College women's ice hockey team was bested by Franklin Pierce University, 2-1, in a New England Women's Hockey Alliance matchup at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena on Wednesday night.
Highlights
- Freshman Avery Wilson recorded her first collegiate goal, scoring with 5:27 remaining in the second period on a 4-on-4 opportunity.
- Senior captain Cora Webber and sophomore Nicola Forth added assists to finish +1 with Wilson.
- Sophomore Lucy DeCoteau blocked two shots, a team high.
- Junior Hailey Tullo fired a team-best five shots on target.
- Freshman goaltender Kayla Czukoski made 26 saves on 28 shots in the setback.
How it Happened
The Ravens got on the board first, scoring with just 2:02 remaining in the first period on a quick transition chance.
The Hawks would tie things up with 5:27 left in the second period as freshman Avery Wilson blasted in a slap shot from the point for her first collegiate goal, coming in 4-on-4 play, to make it 1-1 before the second intermission.
Franklin Pierce jumped back in front 38 seconds into the third as Abigail Broz finished a feed from Jenna Sharland out in front to put the Ravens back up for good.
The Hawks would fire 10 shots on goal in the remainder of the frame, but Jill Hertl was up to the task while her skaters compiled seven blocks over the final 20 minutes of regulation to secure the win.
Up Next
The Hawks (11-7-0, 11-2-0 NEWHA) will wrap up their home-and-home series with the Ravens (10-7-0, 9-4-0 NEWHA) on Thursday, Dec. 4 with a 6:00 p.m. puck drop scheduled from Sullivan Arena.
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