Canton, NY – Sophomore Riley Andzel scored a first period goal and sophomore Molly Lenihan stopped 36 shots as the SUNY Canton women's hockey team tied SUNY Potsdam in a key SUNYAC matchup.

THE BASICS

• Result: SUNY Canton 1 | SUNY Potsdam 1 OT
• Location: Terry Martin Rink – Canton, NY
• Records:  SUNY Canton (5-11-1, 4-7-1 SUNYAC) | SUNY Potsdam (5-8-2, 1-7-2 SUNYAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Roos were strong right out of the gate and capitalized early when Andzel streaked out of her own end, skating deep into Potsdam territory and buried a shot glove-side high to put Canton up 1-0 at 6:46 of the first period.
• Both teams traded several solid chances in the second but both goaltenders stood tall.  Lenihan made a series of spectacular save midway through the second period, stopping a Bears shot from point blank and knocking a rebound shot clear with her blocker.
• Late in the third period, Rylee Garrow blocked a Canton shot, raced down the ice and scored the game-tying goal at 13:36.
• The two teams traded several good chances in the overtime period but again Lenihan and Bears goaltender Hannah Barrett denied the shooters.
• Due to a new NCAA rule this season, if no team has scored through overtime the game goes to a shootout.  Andzel and sophomore sophomore Isabella Paswaters both scored on their opportunities and Lenihan stopped three out of four shots to give the Roos the shootout win 2-1.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Andzel's goal gives her three on the season, tying the team lead and eight points to led the team.  She also led the team with 11 shots in the game.
• Junior Sydney Valiquette led the team with three blocked shots, giving her 19 for the season - second on the team.
• Junior Danika Lalonde and sophomore Anna Pavlasova recorded five and four shots on goal respectively.
• Lenihan finished with 36 saves and her counterpart Barrett made 31 stops for the Bears.

 
Prior to the first period, the team recognized Cerebral Palsy Awareness with a ceremonial puck drop including Jack Clark, brother of assistant coach JJ Clark.  Between the first and second period, the team also recognized members of Cerebral Palsy of the North Country to whom funds that were raised during the game and throughout the prior week will be donated. The Roos are also auctioning off their jerseys that were worn in today's games. The jersey auction is open until February 6th at 4:30 PM. To learn more and bid on jerseys click HERE. 
 

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Roos host Chatham University in a pair of non-league games on Friday, January 31^st at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 1^st at 1:00 p.m.
   
Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college's career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, public service, and veterinary technology. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 25 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the SUNYAC. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.