WINCHENDON, Mass. (1/31/26) - In a matchup between Long Island University and the Ravens, the third period would produce 5 goals from both teams. However, a late goal would seal the deal for the sharks, sweeping the Ravens in a close weekend series.
Score: Franklin Pierce 3, LIU 4
Records: Franklin Pierce (14-10-2, 13-7-2 NEWHA), LIU (13-14-1, 11-10-1 NEWHA)
Location: Jason Ritchie Ice Arena, Winchendon, Mass.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Sharks would score first when Addison Robillard would find Paige Vreeman on a powerplay opportunity. The Ravens would even the score on a power play opportunity on their own, with Bo Dean (Toronto, Ontario) finding the back of the net.
- In a quiet second period, the Ravens or Sharks were unable to produce any offense, leaving the third to be the deciding period.
- Vreeman would open the third period with her second goal of the game after being left in front of the net.
- The Ravens would immediately respond with a shot from McKenzie Grimm (Connellsville, Pa.) after an LIU player turned over the puck, setting up the perfect shot.
- With the Sharks scoring another goal, the Ravens were in need of another equalizer. The Ravens would scramble for the puck in front of the net, with the puck finding the stick of Abigail Broz (White Bear Lake, Minn.), tying the game.
- With two minutes remaining in the game, Ava Weilandt was able to fire the puck past Rylee Eno (Uxbridge, Ontario), gaining the lead again. The Ravens tried to level the game again but were unable to capitalize, ending with the 4-3 loss over LIU.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Dean and Caleigh Murphy (Belle Harbor, N.Y.) led the team with 5 shots.
- The Ravens outshot the Sharks 34 to 29.
- Hailey Anderson (Greer, S.C.) recorded 3 blocks.
- Eno made 25 saves.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens start a series with Stonehill College this upcoming Friday, February 6th for a 7 PM puck drop at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena.
