Potsdam, NY – Meaghan Best posted a goal and assist and Gracyn Emmerton also scored but host SUNY Potsdam earned a 4-2 win v. the SUNY Canton women's hockey team in Northeast Women's Hockey League (NEWHL) action on Saturday.

THE BASICS

• Result: SUNY Potsdam 4, SUNY Canton 2 
• Location: Maxcy Ice Arena – Potsdam, NY
• Records: SUNY Potsdam (5-11-1, 3-7-1 NEWHL) | SUNY Canton (12-3-1, 6-3-1 NEWHL

 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Megan Teachout got Potsdam on the board first at 10:02 of the opening period.
• Best responded with her third goal of the weekend at 18:20 off passes from Karena Barrett and Sandrene Garofalo. The teams skated to first intermission tied at one.
• Karley Green scored back-to-back goals for the Bears at 6:41 of the second and 11:02 of the third period to give the hosts a two goal advantage.
• With the Roos on the power play and trailing by two scores they pulled Sirena Alvarez with 4:38 remaining. After Canton hit the pipe and Bears goaltender Ellie Zurfluh made seven saves the extra skater finally paid off as Emmerton scored with 1:52 remaining.
• SUNY Canton put Alvarez back in goal with the face off at center ice and just 12 seconds later Potsdam added a crucial insurance goal off the stick of Teachout.
• The Roos once again pulled Alvarez but the Bears were able to hang on for the win.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Best led the Roos with a goal and assist while Teachout had a hand in all four Bears goals with two goals and two assists. Green also scored twice for Potsdam.
• Both teams were 4-for-4 on the penalty kill.
• Alvarez and Zurfluh both finished with 30 saves each. 

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The women's hockey team returns to NEWHL action on Tuesday when they visit No. 2 nationally-ranked Plattsburgh State at 7 p.m.  
 


About SUNY Canton
As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's and associate degrees, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, management, and healthcare fields. It is home to the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.