Oswego, NY – Freshman
Danielle Goner tied the game in the first period on her third score of the season but host Oswego State netted a pair of third period goals to earn a 3-1 Northeast Women's Hockey League (NEWHL) win on Friday evening.
THE BASICS
- Result:Â Oswego State 3, SUNY Canton 1
- Location: Deborah F. Stanley Arena – Oswego, NY
- Records: Oswego State (13-7-1, 10-4-1 NEWHL) | SUNY Canton (12-8-1, 6-8-1)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Ashlyn McGrath put the hosts up 1-0 at the 6:46 mark of the opening period.
- The Roos knotted the game at one apiece on Goner's third goal and seventh point of her rookie season.
- Oswego outshot the Roos 14-3 in the opening period but 13 saves from Sirena Alvarez kept Canton within striking distance.
- The Lakers once again dominated shots 11-3 in the second period but Alvarez shut out the Lakers to keep the game knotted after 40 minutes.
- Kyleigh Grugin broke the tie at 2:03 of the third period and Ariella Haas added an insurance marker with just over seven minutes remaining for the 3-1 final.
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INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Alvarez had a strong outing between the pipes making 36 saves including at least 11 in each period.
- Joanna Hiebert was credited with six saves on seven shots for the Lakers.
- The Roos were 0-for-1 on the power play but killed off all three of their penalties.
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WHAT'S NEXT?
The women's hockey team is back in action on Tuesday when they host No. 2 nationally-ranked Plattsburgh State at 4 p.m.
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About SUNY Canton
As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's and associate degrees,Â
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,Â
SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. TheÂ
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.
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