Ephs Lose to Connecticut College, 3-0Williams Sports Info - February 19, 2008
WILLIAMSTOWN – In the last home game of the regular season on Saturday, the Williams women's ice hockey team (3-17-2) was defeated 3-0 in a hard-played game against Connecticut College (7-11-4).
Play was relatively even over the course of the first period. About halfway through the period, however, the Ephs found themselves in penalty trouble, having been charged with two consecutive penalties. The Camels quickly took advantage of this opportunity to net their first goal of the game. Following a scramble in front of the net, Emily Mason knocked in the puck to put the Camels up 1-0. Mason was assisted by Kourtney Brim and Erin Davey.
Despite outshooting the Camels 48 to 32 in the final two periods, the Ephs were held scoreless. Connecticut College scored its second goal of the game at the 7:22 mark in the second period when Abby Hine, assisted by Courtney Smith, lifted the puck into the top right corner of the net. Brigid O'Gorman netted the final goal for the Camels at 13:52 in the third period. Having skated past the Eph defense, O'Gorman sent the puck flying over senior goaltender Denise McCulloch's (41 saves) left shoulder. Kristen Van Slyke and Mason collected assists on the play.
"I know it's tough for the seniors to go out on their last home weekend this way, but they've put in an enormous amount of effort, dedication, and leadership, particularly this season. I am very proud of them. They are the core group that's held this team together in what's panned out to be a pretty difficult season," said Coach Shannon Bryant after the game.
The Ephs will be on the road for their final weekend of regular season play. They face Wesleyan College on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. |
