Women's Ice Hockey

Women’s Hockey Picks Up 3-0 Win Over Potsdam

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Potsdam, NY --
The Elmira College women's hockey team (4-1-1, 4-0-0 ECAC West) defeated SUNY Potsdam (2-3-1, 1-3-1 ECAC West) 3-0 today. Brooke Wilgosh '15 and Cassidy Delainey '15 led the Soaring Eagles today with a goal and an assist apiece today.

After a scoreless first period Elmira held a shot advantage of 15-9. Just 5:12 into the second period the EC women finally found the back of the net after Ashley Ryan '15 passed the puck to Wilgosh who slipped the puck past the Bear's goaltender on a power play opportunity. The EC women would increase the lead after Ashton Hogan '15 buried the puck in the net with Delainey and McKenna Farole '16 being credited with the assists. The Purple and Gold held a 16-8 shot advantage in the second period.

After falling a man-down Delainey scored a shorthanded goal after Wilgosh set-up the play to bring the Elmira lead up to 3-0. Despite four minor penalties in the third period, Kyle Nelson '17 didn't let one of Potsdam's 12 shots past her in the period as she claimed the shutout win in her first career game. Elmira finished the game outshooting Potsdam 40-29 while Nelson make 29 saves in the winning effort.

The EC women will have a week to rest as they will play Williams College at home on next Saturday, November 23rd. The puck is set to drop at 3:00 p.m.
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