Potsdam, NY – Junior Molly Lenihan recorded a 31 save shutout and junior Kyra O'Keefe scored a first period goal that would eventually become the game-winner as the SUNY Canton women's hockey team defeated SUNY Potsdam 1-0 on Friday evening.

THE BASICS

• Result: SUNY Canton 1 | SUNY Potsdam 0
• Location: Maxcy Ice Arena – Potsdam, NY
• Records:  SUNY Canton (5-11-0, 4-7-0 SUNYAC) | SUNY Potsdam (5-8-1, 1-7-1 SUNYAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• O'Keefe's goal came at 18:55 of the first period, tipping a shot from junior Danika Lalonde past Bears goaltender Magalie Parent.  Junior Jane Pancoe earned the secondary assist.
• Potsdam outshot the Roos 14-10 in the second period while Canton outshot the Bears 11-9 in the third period.
• O'Keefe's goal would stand as the game winner to give the Roos the 1-0 victory over the Bears.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• O'Keefe's goal was her third of the season.  Lalonde's assist gives her seven points to lead the team.  Pancoe earned her first point of the season.
• The Roos were 0/2 on the power play and a perfect 4/4 on the penalty kill.
• The Roos had the edge at the faceoff dot 40-29.  Sophomore Isabella Paswaters lead the way with 14 wins.
• Lenihan made 31 saves, earning her fourth career shutout.  Parent made 30 saves for Potsdam.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Roos face SUNY Potsdam again tomorrow afternoon as Canton hosts their Cerebral Palsy Charity Game.  The matinee puck drop will be Saturday, January 25^th at 3:00 p.m..
   
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