WINCHENDON, Mass. (1/16/26) – The Franklin Pierce University women's ice hockey team earned a NEWHA conference shutout on Friday night, defeating Post University, 2–0, at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Behind a 39-save performance from Jill Hertl (Highland Park, Ill.) and goals from Addison Andre (South St. Paul, Minn.) and Brynn Levinson (Glencoe, Ill.), the Ravens improved their conference record with the victory.
Score: Franklin Pierce 2, Post University 0
Records: Franklin Pierce (13-7-1, 12-4-1 NEWHA), Post University (7-15-1, 7-9-1 NEWHA)
Location: Jason Ritchie Ice Arena – Winchendon, Mass.
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The opening period was scoreless as both teams battled defensively, with Jill Hertl (Highland Park, Ill.) turning aside several early Post chances.
- Franklin Pierce broke through in the second period when Addison Andre (South St. Paul, Minn.) netted her first goal of the game to give the Ravens a 1–0 lead.
- The Ravens doubled their advantage in the third period as Brynn Levinson (Glencoe, Ill.) finished a scoring chance to extend the lead to two.
- Strong defensive play in the final minutes preserved the shutout, as Franklin Pierce held Post scoreless for all 60 minutes.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Hertl earned the shutout with 39 saves.
- Andre and Levinson each recorded a goal.
- Post outshot Pierce, 39–25.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens return to Jason Ritchie Ice Arena tomorrow, Saturday, January 17, for the second game of their NEWHA series against Post University.
