Early Goals Carry Ephs Past Hamilton

Williams Sports Info - February 24, 2008

CLINTON, N.Y. – In their final game of the season, the Williams women's ice hockey team defeated host Hamilton College on Saturday afternoon by a score of 2-1. With the win, the Ephs' final record stands at 5-17-2, while Hamilton drops to 6-14-4.

The Ephs grabbed a hold of the lead early in the game when junior Joey Lye converted a Kait O'Brien assist at 4:29 into the first period. Senior Elspeth MacMillan quickly followed with a goal of her own, less than a minute later. She was assisted by junior Mallory Green.

After a scoreless second period, Hamilton closed the gap to one at 14:16 into the third period. Scoring on the power play, Kathryn Kroleski was assisted by Cindy Lukianchuk and Jodi Raymond. While not scoring after the first period, the Ephs' early tallies proved to be enough as the Ephs' defense held Hamilton to only one, for a final score of 2-1.

Remarking on the game, coach Shannon Bryant said, "We played a great game today. We worked really hard and played a high paced game. I am really proud of our group and the way they came together and finished with two big wins. It's a nice way to go out."

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