Recap by student-staff writer Jonah Boyea
WINCHENDON, MA (1/24/25)– The Franklin Pierce women's ice hockey team and their in-state rival Saint Anselm battled it out in Jason Ritchie Ice Arena Friday night with the Hawks ending up finishing the Ravens off in a shootout.
Score: Franklin Pierce 1, Saint Anselm 1 (SO W)
Records: Franklin Pierce (11-9-1, 11-7-1 NEWHA), Saint Anselm (7-14-4, 7-8-4 NEWHA)
Location: Winchendon, MA, Jason Ritchie Ice Arena
Date: January 24th, 2025
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Ravens were able to break through halfway in the second period after a scoreless first period. With good puck movement from Sydnee Wilson (Port Moody, BC) and Caleigh Murphy (Belle Harbor, NY), they helped set up Brynn Levinson (Glencoe, Ill.) who netted her eighth goal of the season to put the Ravens ahead 1-0.
- The Hawks then in the third period turned up the pressure. After a chaotic sequence, the puck was loose in front of the net and fell to the stick of Gracee Donovan who tied the game up at 1.
- After a scoreless overtime, it was down to a shootout. Once again Donovan was able to find the back of the net and end the contest.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS:
- The Ravens were outshot by the Hawks 53-39.
- Junior goaltender Jill Hertl (Highland Park, Ill.) gets the tie in net for the Ravens after a solid performance with 52 saves on 53 shots faced.\
- Both teams went 0-2 on the powerplay.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens once again faceoff against the Hawks but this time on the road on Saturday at 3 pm.
