WINCHENDON, Mass. (2/28/26) - In game two of the NEWHA Quarterfinal against Saint Michael's College, the Ravens were able to get past the Purple Knights with a 5-1 win, showcased by two goals from Abigail Broz (White Bear Lake, Minn.). With the sweep over Saint Michael's, the Ravens advance to the NEWHA Semifinal.
Score: Franklin Pierce 5, Saint Michael's 1
Records: Franklin Pierce (21-11-2), Saint Michael's (1-33-0)
Location: Jason Ritchie Ice Arena, Winchendon, Massachusetts
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Saint Michael's took an early lead in the first period with a shot from Maddie Quinn by the blue line.
- Abigail Broz (White Bear Lake, Minn.) quickly responded for the Ravens, finding her first goal of the night.
- Entering the second period with the score tied, Addison Andre (South St. Paul, Minn.) found the back of the net. Broz would find her second goal of the night shortly after, extending their lead to 3-1 over the Purple Knights.
- Looking to secure their win, Hailey Anderson (Greer, S.C.) would capitalize on the power play opportunity early in the third period, pulling away from the Purple Knights.
- Despite two power plays for the Purple Knights to try and cut the Ravens lead in half, they were unable to make anything of it. Caleigh Murphy (Belle Harbor, N.Y.) ensured the win with an empty net goal to end the game, advancing the Ravens to the NEWHA Semifinal.
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS
- Jill Hertl (Highland Park, Ill.) made 18 saves.
- Addison Andre led the team with 12 shots.
- The Ravens outshot the Purple Knights 61 to 19.
NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens will play in the NEWHA Semifinal on March 4th at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. The opponent and time are to be announced later this week.
