WINCHENDON, Mass. – The Franklin Pierce University women's ice hockey team earned a 2-1 victory over Sacred Heart University on Saturday afternoon, completing a weekend sweep of the Pioneers. Ashley Wright and Emma Laroche scored for the Ravens, while Delaney Lawn made 20 saves in net.
With the win, Franklin Pierce improves to 6-6-0 overall and remains undefeated in New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) play at 6-0-0. Sacred Heart drops to 1-7-0 overall and 1-5-0 in conference action.
Sacred Heart opened the scoring just 4:14 into the first period, converting on a power-play opportunity to take an early 1-0 lead.
The Ravens responded at the 11:54 mark of the opening period when Wright scored her third goal of the season, with Caleigh Murphy recording the assist to even the score at 1-1.
Franklin Pierce controlled the offensive opportunities in the second period, outshooting Sacred Heart 18-5. The Ravens took their first lead of the afternoon at 8:54 when Laroche netted her third goal of the season, assisted by Jillian Sano and Addison Andre, to put Franklin Pierce ahead 2-1.
Neither team found the back of the net in the third period, as Lawn turned aside all six Sacred Heart shots to preserve the one-goal advantage and secure the victory.
Franklin Pierce finished with a 36-21 advantage in shots on goal. Murphy led the Ravens with six shots, followed by Laroche with five, while Andre and Brynn Levinson each registered four.
The Ravens also held a 42-20 advantage in faceoffs. Lawn finished with 20 saves, including nine in the opening period, to earn the win.
Up Next: Franklin Pierce returns to NEWHA action on Friday, November 6, when the Ravens host Post University at 7:00 p.m.
