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Alvarez Named AHA Forward of the Week

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FORWARD OF THE WEEK

Alvarez earned her first weekly honor after she recorded the first hat trick of her collegiate career, and the second in AHA this season, against Lindenwood in the Tigers’ 7-1 win on Nov. 1, 2025.

Alvarez’s hat trick is only the third by an RIT skater since 2019-20, and the first since Jordyn Bear did against Lindenwood on Dec. 6, 2024.

Following the weekend, the Rochester, N.Y. native moved up on the AHA goals leader list and is currently tied for the fourth most.

Hockey Memory: Foster Hewitt

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(Hockey writer Randy Schultz has covered the hockey scene at all levels for over 50 years. He has interviewed people about hockey from all walks of life during that time. Players, coaches, executives, celebrities, college and high school players have been interviewed over the five decades of hockey writing. He hopes you enjoy his memories.)

BY RANDY SCHULTZ –

It’s hard to believe that it’s been just a little over 40 years since the great hockey announcer, Foster Hewitt, passed away. He lived to be 81 years old before his passing in 1985.

Hewitt was the father of hockey broadcasting whose career spanned almost seven decades. He announced his first hockey game on radio on March 25, 1923 and kept going as a broadcaster in the television age, finally retiring in 1980 after 57 years.

The “Voice of Hockey” made the phrase, “He shoots! He scores!” a household phrase to many listeners and to many of today’s hockey announcers as well.

I had the opportunity about a year before he died to talk to Hewitt about some of his great moments of his broadcasting career.

“The biggest satisfaction I got was the fact that I grew up with the game,” stated Hewitt, a native of Toronto, Ont. “Professional hockey (the National Hockey League) was only in its infant stages when I began broadcasting.

“It was nice to watch the game develop as the years went by.”

Out of all of the hundreds of games Hewitt broadcast, was there any one that stood out for him?

“My greatest thrill came in 1972 when Team Canada faced the Russians for the first time,” recalled Hewitt. “To me, that was the greatest show of hockey I’ve ever seen.

“It was hockey at its best. Especially the final game from Russia which I did play-by-play for the broadcast back to Canada. It was exciting watching (Paul) Henderson score the winning goal.

“Hockey was at a fever pitch throughout Canada. It was the thrill of a lifetime.”

Hewitt admitted at the time of my interview with him (1984) that Wayne Gretzky was the best player of hockey for that time. But he felt that the way Gretzky played at that time, he had the potential to be one of the all-time greats (and I’ll leave that up to you, as the reader, to judge that).

At that time Hewitt felt that “he has a long way to go to rank up there with the Richards, Howes, Hulls and Orrs.”

Hewitt did have one big admission during my conversation with him.

“I missed it (broadcasting) after I got out of it,” concluded Hewitt, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965. “People soon forget you. But that’s part of the industry.”

Don’t worry Foster. Nobody will ever forget you as long as there is a “He shoots, he scores” spoken.

Big Red’s Walsh Named to USA Collegiate Selects

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell men’s hockey captain and junior forward Ryan Walsh has been added to the United States Collegiate Selects roster for the upcoming 2025 Spengler Cup, it was announced Thursday morning (Nov. 6).

Walsh will participate in the prestigious tournament, which will take place Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. This year marks a historic milestone as a select team representing college hockey will compete in the 102-year-old tournament for the first time. Only two U.S.-based college programs — Minnesota (1981) and North Dakota (1982) — have previously participated in the event.

Through the Big Red’s first two games of the season, Walsh has two assists, both coming on Cornell’s power-play goals scored in its 3-1 victory over No. 13 UMass last Saturday at the Mullins Center in Amherst, Mass.

The Rochester, N.Y., native has compiled 55 points (29 goals, 26 assists) in 73 career games across his two-plus collegiate seasons for the Big Red. He has won 53.8 percent of the faceoffs he has taken (688-of-1279) and recorded seven game-winning goals, which is tied for ninth among active Division I players.

Walsh entered this season with 29 career goals, including 17 as a sophomore last year — the most by a Big Red player since Joe Devin ’11 also had 17 in 2010-11, and the most goals by a sophomore since Matt Moulson netted 18 in 2003-04.

Among active Division I players, Walsh’s 29 goals since the start of the 2023-24 season are tied for 20th overall and rank 14th for players through their junior year.

The Spengler Cup is an invitational-based tournament featuring six teams composed of club and national teams from Europe and North America. The U.S. Collegiate Selects team will comprise 25 student-athletes from across Division I hockey, representing all six conferences (Atlantic Hockey, Big East, CCHA, ECAC Hockey, Hockey East, and NCHC) and Division I independent programs.

Penn State’s Guy Gadowsky will serve as head coach, with Niagara head coach Jason Lammers and New Hampshire head coach Mike Souza as assistant coaches.

Action for the U.S. Collegiate Selects will begin on Dec. 26 at 8:15 p.m. local time (2:15 p.m. ET), when the team faces Team Canada in the first game of group play. Each team will play a minimum of three contests and a maximum of five games across the six-day event.

Other teams in the tournament include Swiss-based HC Davos (host) and HC Fribourg-Gottéron, Czech-based Sparta Praha, and Finnish-based IFK Helsinki.

The tournament will be broadcast to over 20 countries, either through a partner or via livestream. Official details on how the games can be viewed in the United States will be announced at a later date.

For more information on the Spengler Cup, visit www.spenglercup.ch/en.

2025 U.S. COLLEGIATE SELECTS ROSTER

As of 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6

Forwards: Charlie Cerrato (So., Penn State), Aiden Fink (Jr., Penn State), Quinn Finley (Jr., Wisconsin), T.J. Hughes (Sr., Michigan), Cole Knuble (Jr., Notre Dame), Joey Muldowney (Jr., UConn), Jack Musa (Jr., UMass), Zam Plante (So., Minnesota Duluth), Ryan Walsh (Jr., Cornell)

Defensemen: Vinny Borgesi (Sr., Northeastern), Mac Gadowsky (Jr., Penn State), Jake Livanavage (Jr., North Dakota), Erik Pohlkamp (Jr., Denver)

Goaltenders: Adam Gajan (So., Minnesota Duluth), Alex Tracy (Sr., Minnesota State)

USA Hockey Drink Warrior Classic and Special Hockey Classic Set for This Week

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Wesley Chapel, Fla., and Wayne, N.J., To Host Events
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The USA Hockey Long Drink Warrior Classic in Wesley Chapel, Fla., and the USA Hockey Special Classic in Wayne, N.J., will be played this week.USA HOCKEY LONG DRINK WARRIOR CLASSICThe Tampa Bay Lightning will host the 8th annual USA Hockey Long Drink Warrior Classic, which begins today (Nov. 6) and runs through Sunday (Nov. 9) at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Fla. The four-day event brings Warrior hockey teams together from around the country to participate in a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and celebration for disabled U.S. military veterans.Warrior hockey, the largest of USA Hockey’s six disabled disciplines, is dedicated to injured and disabled U.S. military veterans. For more information on Warrior hockey, click here.For additional event information, including the game schedule, click here.SPECIAL HOCKEY CLASSICThe 7th annual USA Hockey Special Classic will begin tomorrow (Nov. 7) at the Ice Vault in Wayne, N.J. The event, which runs through Sunday (Nov. 9), is an annual celebration of USA Hockey’s special hockey discipline where players and teams gather from across the country for a weekend of fun and camaraderie. 

PWHL Seattle Are the Torrent

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SEATTLE (Nov. 6, 2025) – A major milestone in the continued growth of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) arrives today with the unveiling of the Seattle Torrent as the team’s identity. The long-awaited brand reveal features a name and logo for the team, developed to reflect the pride, culture, and energy of Seattle, while connecting to the broader identity of the PWHL. 
 

Torrent draws inspiration from the powerful waterways that shape and connect Washington’s unique landscape, symbolizing the team’s determination to carve its own path. The logo features an “S” that serves as both a letterform for Seattle and a rush of water, its flowing curves mirroring river channels. The primary color palette of Slate Green and Blue — both Shadow and Glacier Blue — reflects the distinctive ways in which Seattle’s waterways shape the region and pays tribute to Seattle’s unique sports community. The leading colors are complemented by Foam, Haze Grey, and Basalt Black. 

 
“I’m so excited for friends, family and fans to learn that we’re officially the Seattle Torrent, and to be a part of it,” said Torrent forward Hilary Knight. “Whenever you’re looking at the culture of a group, you want it to be a really strong room — and to pair that with an incredible city with a storied sports legacy and a brand new identity that speaks to all of that, it’s a great recipe for us.” 

“The Seattle Torrent identity is bold, distinctive, and true to who we are as a league,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “Rooted in its home, the team draws inspiration from the waterways that shape its landscape. We can’t wait to see both expansion teams face off for the first time on Friday, Nov. 21, in what promises to be the start of an incredible Pacific Northwest rivalry.” 

The PWHL led the design process for Seattle’s team identity and collaborated with creative agency Flower Shop for Seattle’s name and logo. Kanan Bhatt-Shah, PWHL Vice President of Brand and Marketing, oversaw the process, which was grounded in local insights and community storytelling. 
 
Team gear and accessories representing the Seattle Torrent will be available immediately through The Official Shop of the PWHL. 

To download imagery and logos for the Torrent, please click HERE. 

Fans can experience the meaning behind the new team identity through launch videos debuting today on Seattle’s social media accounts. As part of the launch, the Torrent will transition into new official social media handles — @pwhl_torrent on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. The Bluesky account will be pwhltorrent.bsky.social while the X accounts will remain @pwhl__seattle. The team can also be found on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

The new team website will also go live today, serving as the central hubs for tickets, news, and team information. To visit the Seattle Torrent’s website, please click here. 

Season Ticket Memberships, Partial Season Ticket Packages, 3-Game Mini Packs and Single Game Tickets are available now at thepwhl.com/tickets. Fans can stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the Seattle Torrent email list here. 

PWHL Vancouver Announces Identity: Goldeneyes

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VANCOUVER (Nov. 6, 2025) — A major milestone for PWHL Vancouver in the continued growth of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) arrives today with the unveiling of the Vancouver Goldeneyes as the team’s new identity. The long-awaited brand reveal features a name and logo, developed to reflect Vancouver’s pride, culture, and energy, while connecting to the broader identity of the PWHL.  

The Goldeneyes identity is inspired by fiercely protective Common Goldeneye, a bird native to Vancouver’s waterways, coastlines, and mountain vistas. Drawing inspiration from its speed, strength, and precision in flight, the Goldeneyes reflect Vancouver’s indomitable and unified spirit as they soar to new heights. The team’s logo, a bold golden eye encircled by wings and pointing to the Pacific Northwest, features a color palette of the team’s primary colors, Pacific Blue, Coastal Cream, and Earthy Bronze, with hints of Sunset Gold and Sky Blue.   

“It means the world to me to have a team identity for the inaugural season in Vancouver. The Goldeneyes name is powerful, bold, and tough,” said Jenn Gardiner, Goldeneyes forward and Surrey, B.C. native. “This identity is a perfect reflection of who we are, where we come from, and that we will be relentless to play against every single night. When I think of the Goldeneyes, I think of the landscape of British Columbia: the mountains, the ocean, and the grit that comes with growing up here. We want our fans to feel the same pride, and to see themselves as part of the Goldeneyes. This is our identity, our province, and our opportunity to show the rest of the league what hockey in BC is all about. Let’s go Vancouver Goldeneyes!”  

“The Vancouver Goldeneyes are bold, distinctive, and true to who we are as a league,” said Amy Scheer, PWHL Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “The identity is deeply connected to its home’s characteristics, particularly Vancouver’s abundance of unique wildlife. We can’t wait to see both expansion teams face off for the first time on Friday, Nov. 21, in what promises to be the start of an incredible Pacific Northwest rivalry.”  

The PWHL led the team identity design process, with Vice President of Brand & Marketing Kanan Bhatt-Shah overseeing a collaborative effort rooted in local insight and community storytelling. 

Team gear and accessories representing the Goldeneyes will be available immediately through The Official Shop of the PWHL.  

Fans can experience the meaning behind Goldeneyes through a launch video debuting today on Vancouver’s social media accounts. As part of the launch, the team will transition into their new official social media handles — @pwhl_goldeneyes — on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. The Bluesky account will be pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social, while the X account will remain @pwhl__vancouver. The team can also be found on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.  

A new team website also goes live today, serving as the central hubs for tickets, news, and team information. To visit the Vancouver Goldeneyes’ website, click here.  

The Goldeneyes will open the 2025-26 regular season on Friday, Nov. 21 against the newly named Seattle Torrent at Pacific Coliseum. Season Ticket Memberships, Partial Season Ticket Packages, 3-Game Mini Packs and Single Game Tickets are available now at thepwhl.com/tickets. Click here for more information. Fans can stay up to date on detailed ticketing information by signing up for the Vancouver Goldeneyes email list here. 

Syracuse Women Beat Lindenwood

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Both Syracuse and Lindenwood were held scoreless until 52:22 into the game (12:22 mark of the third period).

Freshman forward Michaela Paulinyova buried the first goal of the game with under 10:00 in regulation to give Lindenwood a 1-0 lead on its home ice. 17 seconds later, freshman forward Emma Gnade got the Orange on the board to score the final goal of regulation, tying things 1-1.

The trend continued in overtime as another Syracuse freshman forward, Jordan Blouin, found the back of the net, only needing 1:04 to have the Orange win the game 2-1.

Colgate Women Defeat RIT

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HAMILTON – Alexis Petford and Elyssa Biederman each posted mulit-point nights to help the Raiders defeat RIT, 5-2, in Class of 1965 Arena on Friday night.HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate quickly established momentum, with Dorothy Copetti scoring the first goal at 14:19, assisted by Sarah Roger, marking her second goal of the season.The offensive pressure continued when Emma Pais extended the lead just under a minute later, with assists from Alexis Petford and Avery Pickering. Colgate maintained their dominance, and at 3:37, Elyssa Biederman capitalized with a goal, assisted by Chloe Goofers and Taylor Senecal, bringing the score to 3-0 by the end of the first period.The second period began with Colgate on the power play, but they could not capitalize on the early advantage. Despite sustained pressure, Colgate’s attempts, including shots from Pais and Stewart, were turned aside by the Tigers’ defense. The period saw the Tigers capitalize on their own power-play opportunity, with Ireland Stein and Emma Pickering each netting goals to level the score at 3-2 in favor of Colgate.Colgate responded late in the period when Petford found the back of the net during a power play, assisted by Biederman and Casey Borgiel, to extend the lead. The period closed with Colgate maintaining a two-goal advantage, leading 42.Midway through the final period, Colgate continued to control the tempo with persistent attacks, highlighted by a series of blocked and saved shots. Their efforts were finally rewarded at 17:40 when Madeline Palumbo scored, assisted by Stewart, extending the lead to three goals.As the period closed, Colgate maintained their lead, effectively managing the clock and limiting the Tigers’ scoring opportunities. The game ended with Colgate securing a 5-2 victory.

GAME NOTESBrooke Davis made 20 saves in net to earn her second career win.Elyssa Biederman extended her goal streak to five games.The Raiders extended their home win streak over RIT to 10 games.Colgate equaled its season-high five goals.UP NEXT
Colgate (5-5-1, 1-2-1 ECAC) concludes its two-game series against RIT on Saturday at 3 p.m.

DiGiulian Continues Streak; Cornell Over Harvard 3-1

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Freshman forward Gio DiGiulian scored for the third consecutive game and junior forward Jonathan Castagna scored twice, including a late short-handed breakaway goal, to lead the No. 17-ranked Cornell men’s hockey team to a 3-1 victory over Harvard in the ECAC Hockey opener for both teams Friday night at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center.

Freshman goaltender Alexis Cournoyer carried his impressive performance from last Saturday into a 30-save outing to improve to 2-0-0 on the year for Cornell (2-1-0, 1-0-0 ECAC Hockey).

“I thought it was a great hockey game, up and down the ice,” said Casey Jones ’90, the Jay R. Bloom ’77 Head Coach of Cornell Men’s Ice Hockey. “I thought we came to play and set the tone early. Our penalty kill took a huge step forward, and [Alexis] was good in net. A lot of positives, but it’s still early in the season — it wasn’t as clean a game as we could play, so there’s a lot of opportunity for us to grow.”

Freshman forward Aidan Lane opened the scoring for Harvard (1-1-1, 0-1-0 ECAC Hockey) after the Crimson forced a giveaway in the neutral zone. The takeaway resulted in Harvard’s all-freshman line of Richard Gallant, Heikki Ruohonen, and Lane playing tic-tac-toe, causing Cournoyer to bite too early and allowing Lane to open the scoring seven-plus minutes into the contest.

Cournoyer settled into a groove after allowing the game’s first goal, stopping all 17 shots he faced in the second period and the final 29 shots he saw overall.

“I think that’s been the most impressive thing about him — he’s got composure,” Jones said. “There’s just a calmness to him. He’s showing that now in two back-to-back road games where we feel confident. The guys on the bench can sense the confidence in him. It’s nice to see as a freshman, that’s for sure.”

After Harvard registered the first eight shot attempts of the second period, five of which were on goal in the opening 3:23, Castagna netted his first goal of the night, converting a give-and-go with junior defenseman Hoyt Stanley. Sophomore forward Charlie Major also factored on the tally.

Colgate Men Stumble in ECAC Opener

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HANOVER, N.H. – Men’s hockey dropped its first ECAC game to Dartmouth, 4-1, at Thompson Arena on Friday night.COACH HARDER’S COMMENTS
“We played fairly well tonight – it’s a combination of bad puck luck and not quite doing the right things to create that luck. Dartmouth played a really strong, disciplined game.”HOW IT HAPPENED
Reid Dyck made early saves to keep the game scoreless. The Big Green broke through at 2:57 with an even-strength goal from Hayden Stavroff, assisted by Hank Cleaves and CJ Foley. Colgate responded with offensive pressure, but their shots were either wide or saved by Roan Clarke.Colgate earned a power play at 15:36 but was unable to capitalize, as Dartmouth’s defense held firm. Later in the period, the Big Green capitalized on their own power play opportunity, with Foley scoring at 9:26, assisted by Stavroff. Despite continued efforts, Colgate was unable to find the back of the net. The period ended with Dartmouth leading 2-0.Ryan Schelling broke through for the Big Green, scoring an even-strength goal at 09:44 to extend their lead. Colgate responded with increased offensive pressure, resulting in a goal by Max Nagel at 03:38, assisted by Simon Labelle and Michael Neumeier, cutting the deficit to two. Colgate continued to press and entered a power play with just over a minute remaining. The period ended with Dartmouth leading 3-1.The third period began with Colgate attempting to capitalize on their remaining power play time, but Dartmouth held firm. Colgate maintained pressure with multiple shots, including efforts from Easton Wainwright and Daniel Panetta, but Dartmouth’s defense blocked several attempts.Midway through the period, Dartmouth’s Cam MacDonald scored at 12:12, extending their lead. Colgate responded with several shots on goal, but could not find the net. Colgate continued to battle, winning faceoffs and creating opportunities, but the game ended with the Big Green maintaining a 4-1 lead.GAME NOTESMax Nagel scored his fourth goal of the season.Reid Dyck made 15 saves in between the pipes.UP NEXT
Colgate (2-6-1, 0-1-0 ECAC) heads to Cambridge, Mass. to take on Harvard on Saturday. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

NU Women (D1) Fall to Liberty

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It was a tough weekend for the Niagara University D1 Women’s Ice Hockey Team. They lost on home ice to Liberty College on both Thursday and Friday.

Niagara University’s Holly Lesage dropped the first goal of the game in at 12:59 of the first period. Liberty answered back in the second period when Isobel Pettem-Shand tied the game at 13:50. The game was tied going into the third when Liberty struck when Tristan Craig scored at 4:02 and then Brielle Fussy put the final puck in the net at 4:58 and the game ends 3-1 Liberty. Liberty’s Brooklyn Adams saved 12 of 13 shots and NU’s MacKenzie Addley stopped 30 of 33.

In game two it was Liberty shutting out NU 2-0. Hayley Lee dropped one past Addley at 18:22 of the first period, no scoring in the second and then Sienna McClinchey scored at 19:59 for the final goal of the day. Emma McDonald was in net for Liberty and stopped 15 shuts and Addley stopped 44 of 46 for NU.

Next up Niagara University will face Aquinas College on Friday, November 7 at 6:45 p.m.and on Saturday, Novemb

St John Fisher Opens Inaugural Season with W

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ASTON, P.A. – On a night that will be remembered, the St. John Fisher University women’s ice hockey team officially opened its inaugural season—and wasted no time writing the first chapter in program history. In their first-ever game, the Cardinals delivered a poised, disciplined, and resilient performance on the road, defeating Neumann University, 2–1, on Friday evening.

It wasn’t just a win. It was the first goal, the first lead, the first penalty kill, the first save, the first handshake line. Everything about this night carried the weight of a beginning—one built on years of planning, recruiting, and belief. Coming off an offseason that generated excitement across campus and the national women’s hockey landscape, Fisher stepped onto the ice for the first time and played like it belonged.

How It Happened
The program’s first goal came at the 10:01 mark of the opening period. After a clean entry and sustained pressure, a hard shot from Cecelia Stewart created a rebound in front. Freshman Sophie Grant crashed the net, buried the loose puck, and earned her place in history as the scorer of St. John Fisher’s first-ever goal.

The Cardinals struck again just 79 seconds later. Stewart—already impacting the game in all three zones—threaded a pass across the slot to freshman Keira Reckley, who beat the Neumann goaltender cleanly to double the lead. Grant picked up an assist on the play, giving the debut forward line three points in the opening eleven minutes of program existence.

Fisher’s defensive commitment defined the rest of the night. Despite facing nine Neumann power plays—including two separate 5-on-3 stretches—the Cardinals’ penalty kill was airtight, blocking shots, clearing pucks, and relying on freshman goaltender Brynn Bacak, who was outstanding in her collegiate debut.

Neumann finally broke through with 4:11 remaining in regulation, but Fisher closed the door from there, winning faceoffs, managing the final minutes cleanly, and securing a historic first victory.

Game Notes

  • Grant scored the first goal in program history and added an assist.
  • Reckley recorded her first collegiate goal, which stood as the game-winner.
  • Stewart tallied two assists—the first assists in program history—while leading Fisher in overall shots and zone transitions.
  • Bacak posted 22 saves in a standout collegiate debut, including 14 in the second period alone.
  • Fisher went a perfect 9-for-9 on the penalty kill.
  • Head coach Scott McDonald earned his first win behind the Fisher bench.

Game 2:

ASTON, PA – The St. John Fisher women’s ice hockey team (2-0) recorded the first shutout victory in program history on Saturday, topping Neumann University (0-2) 2-0 to complete the weekend sweep.  

How it Happened

After a scoreless opening period, freshman Nicole Doeringer scored her first collegiate goal on an assist from sophomore Cordelia Wemyss to put Fisher ahead just over six minutes into the second period. 

The Cardinals went ahead 2-0 later in the period when freshman Ellie Pranter finished a feed from Eibhleann Knox for her first collegiate goal. 

The Cardinals dedicated the game from start to finish, recording 40 shots to Neumann’s 17. Freshman goaltender Brynn Bacak made 17 saves in the shutout. 

Game Notes

  • Knox tallied her first collegiate assist.
  • Wemyss, a transfer from Utica, notched her first assist as a Cardinal.
  • Freshman Sophie Grant led the Cardinals in the face-off circle, winning 12 of 18 attempts. 

Up Next

The Cardinals face William Smith at 7 p.m. next Friday, Nov. 7, in Geneva, N.Y.

Rochester Women Split Weekend

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT women’s hockey team lost 3-0 to Lindenwood Atlantic Hockey America action, Friday.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Lindenwood’s Ellie Muscedere scored on a rebound off a loose puck in front of the RIT net at 8:01 of the first period to give the Lions a 1-0 lead.
  • Junior forward Linda Rulle fired four shots on net in the first period, including a pair of short-handed chances early in the period.
  • Molly Henderson scored a power play goal 6:56 into the second period to increase Lindenwood’s lead to 2-0.
  • Rulle fired a shot from the slot just wide with RIT on the power play midway through the second period.
  • Tatiana Blichova scored at 15:37 of the third period to make it a 3-0 final.

GAME NOTES:

  • RIT outshot Lindenwood, 39-22.
  • The Tigers went 1-for-3 on the power play, while the Lions were 1-for-3.
  • Senior goalie Sophia Bellina made 19 saves in net for the Tigers.

Game 2:

ROCHESTER, N.Y. –RIT junior forward Addie Alvarez recorded her first career hat trick to lead the Tigers to a 6-1 win over Lindenwood, Saturday.

Junior defender Emma Pickering recorded a career-high three assists and junior forward Linda Rulle tallied a career-best three points and two assists. Sophomore forward Zoe Ziotas and sophomore defender Madison Buziak each scored their first collegiate goals.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Alvarez scored at 13:06 of the first period to give RIT the lead. She took a pass from junior forward Linda Rulle and fired a wrist shot over Madison Bowtell’s shoulder into the top corner.
  • Nicole Pietrucha tied the game at 1-1 on her goal at 17:05 of the opening frame.
  • Sophomore forward Kailey Favro scored 52 seconds into the second period to give RIT a 2-1 lead. Pickering sent a long pass to Favro. She skated in alone and beat Bowtell on the forehand.
  • Ziotas scored her first collegiate goal at 1:43 of the second to give RIT a 3-1 lead.
  • Rulle scored at 5:25 into the second with a wrist shot into the top corner to extend the Tigers lead to 4-1.
  • Alvarez scored her second goal of the period at 7:27 off an assist from Pickering to give RIT a 5-1 lead and completed the hat trick with her goal at 15:21 of the second to give the Tigers a 6-1 lead.
  • Buziak scored her first collegiate goal at 7:50 of the third period to make it a 7-1 final.

GAME NOTES:

  • RIT outshot Lindenwood, 40-30.
  • The Tigers went 2-for-4 on the power play, while the Lions were 0-for-2.
  • Sophomore goalie Brenna McNamara made a career-high 29 saves in net for the Tigers.

WHAT’S NEXT:
RIT returns to action on Friday (Nov. 7) at No. 11 Colgate at 6:00 p.m.

Nazareth Opens Season with Shutout; Followed by Win at Anna Maria

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NASHUA, NH – The Nazareth women’s hockey team started its season with a 4-0 shutout against Rivier University. With the win, the Golden Flyers improve 1-0 overall, while the Raiders fall 0-1, respectively. 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

The Golden Flyers controlled the pace of the game from the opening puck drop and outshot the Raiders 109-10 overall. With 4:31 left in the first period, sophomore Sophia Pittis put the puck in the back, assisted by sophomores Ave Meteyer and Amy Laskowski. 

The Golden Flyers continued to pressure the Rivier’s and scored two more goals in the second period. At 11:39 into the second period, freshman Mia Abruzzese and freshman Ella Konrad set up junior Ella Manilla to score the second goal. Following Manilla’s, a slap shot from the point was saved, but junior Meredith Boettcher was able to get a stick on the rebound, scoring a power play goal at 14:39, assisted by Laskowski and Konrad.

Nazareth went into the third period with a 3-0 lead. A power play goal scored by Laskowski capped off Nazareth’s win at 4:53 in the third period, assisted by sophomore Brooke Judkiewicz and Pittis.

GAME NOTES: 

  • Nazareth held a massive 109-10 advantage in total shots and a 64-5 edge in shots on goal. 
  • Nazareth committed just one penalty for two minutes compared to Rivier’s 10 minutes. 
  • The Golden Flyers registered eight assists on four goals.
  • Nazareth dominated the faceoff circle, winning 37 of 53 faceoffs. 

Nazereth Continues Winning Streak at Anna Maria College

PAXTON, MA – The Nazareth women’s ice hockey team continued its strong start to the 2025-26 season with a 5-1 win over Anna Maria College on Saturday afternoon at the Buffone Arena. 

With the victory, the Golden Flyers improved to 2-0 overall, while Anna Maria dropped to 0-2, respectively. 


HOW IT HAPPENED: 

Anna Maria struck first at 8:05 of the opening period to give the AMCATS an early 1-0 lead.

Nazareth took control in the second period, capitalizing on power play opportunities. On the power play, Junior Ella Cedrone tied the game with her first of two goals off an assist from junior Nikki Sharp at 15:37. Less than a minute later, sophomore Amy Laskowski scored her first of two goals on the day, by taking advantage of another power play opportunity. The Golden Flyers were now up 2-1 heading into the third. 

Nazareth dominated the final period, netting three unanswered goals to put the game out of reach. Sharp extended the lead to 3-1 at 6:38, assisted by sophomores Sophia Pittis and Laskowski. Laskowski struck again at 9:50 on yet another power play before Cedrone capped the scoring with her second goal of the game at 15:41.

Freshman goaltender Mia Gonsalves turned away 9 of 10 shots in a complete-game performance to earn her second win of the season. 


GAME NOTES:

  • Nazareth dominated the faceoff circle, winning 72 of 89 faceoffs. 
  • The victory marked Nazareth’s second straight win to open the season, with both games coming by multiple goals. 
  • The Golden Flyers outshout the AMCATS 43-10, including a 24-4 edge over the final two periods. 
  • Nazareth finished 3-for-4 on the power play, while holding Anna Maria scoreless with no power play chances. 

WHAT’S NEXT: 

The Golden Flyers return to action on the road Friday, November 7, in Morrisville, NY, against SUNY Morrisville at 7 p.m. 

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