Canton, NY – Alyssa Townsley recorded a 30 save shutout, the first of her career, and Ally Bickford scored her first career goal, the game-winner, as the Roos earned a 4-0 win against Chatham on Saturday.

THE BASICS

• Result: SUNY Canton 4, Chatham 0
• Location: Terry Martin Arena – Canton, NY
• Records: SUNY Canton (6-11-2) | Adrian (2-14-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Roos got on the board first at 6:15 of the opening period when Bickford picked off a pass at the Canton defensive blue line and skated in on the breakaway. She beat Cougars net minder Sam Brophy high glove side for the early lead.
• Canton held a 16-8 shots on goal advantage in the first period taking a 1-0 lead to first intermission.
• The Roos doubled their lead this time at 6:15 of the second period when Riley Andzel scored at the far post off a loose puck on a rebound. Isabella Paswaters and Bailey Cote earned helpers on the play.
• Chatham owned a 16-12 shots advantage in the second period as Canton led 2-0 after 40 minutes of action.
• Kamryn Barnes scored her second goal in as many days when she lit the lamp on a wrist shot from the high slot with the skater advantage at 17:59 of the third period. Joey Schemenauer and Anna Pavlasova picked up assisted on the play.
• The Cougars pulled the goalie for the extra attacker with 1:30 remaining and 25 seconds later Paswaters scored an empty-netter. Chamonix Jackson and Andzel were credited with assists on the play.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Andzel and Paswaters led the Roos with a goal and assist each as eight different Roos registered a point.
• The goal for Bickford was her first collegiate tally.
• Townsley stopped 30 shots including 16 in the second period for her first career shutout.
• Brophy made 45 saves in the loss for the Cougars.
• Canton went 1-for-5 on the power play while killing off their two penalties.

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Roos return to SUNYAC action on Friday when they host No. 5/8 nationally-ranked Oswego State at 7 p.m.
   

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