RYE, N.Y. – Manhattanville University women's ice hockey celebrated its first victory of the season over Hood College 3-1 to split the opening weekend series.
Ali Joly (Pickering, Ontario, Canada/Dunbarton / Caledon Coyotes) and Colby Cantor (Norwell, Mass./North American Hockey Academy) scored their first goals of the season for the Valiants while Emma Sulpher (Etobicoke, Ontario, Can./Brampton Jr. Canadettes) netted her first career. Olivia Cimorelli (West Deptford, N.J./The Hill School / Ironbound Elite) posted a 97.2 save percentage with 35 saves, including 10 saves during the opposing team's power plays. Danielle Stadler (Zurich, Switzerland/Kantonsschule Wiedikon / GCK Lions) earned her second assist in as many days, finding Joly early in the second period to put the Vals up after the first-period drought.
Halfway through the period, the Valiants extended its lead after Jada Mackinnon (Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada/King's Edgehill School) wrapped the cage, sent the puck to Cantor, who put it on Sulpher's stick to finish it into the back of the net.
With two minutes left in the final period, the Blazers pulled its goalkeeper for the advantage on the ice. Just thirty seconds away from the shutout, they were able to find their way around Cimorelli for the lone goal of the game.
Taking advantage of the empty net, Cantor intercepted the puck from the offense to carry it up the ice and score the cushioning third goal of the game for her team.
In the stat sheet for the Valiants, Harper Weisbeck (Pittsford, N.Y./Pittsford Sutherland) led the team with two assists. Cantor led the offensive efforts with seven shots on goal, while Danika Aubin (Guy, Alberta, Canada/Northern Alberta Xtreme (CSSHL)) fronted the defense, putting herself in front of four shots. Erin Flaherty (Rockland, Mass./Canterbury School) was close behind with three blocks while Cantor stopped two. Joly, Mackinnon, and Abby Kauffman (Hershey, Pa./Hershey / New Jersey Colonials) were threats in the circle, winning nine, seven, and six faceoffs, respectively.
The Blazers were highlighted by the Hail Mary goal from Ella Phillips, the 16 faceoff wins from Mia Cheesebrough, and the 33 saves from Claire Hill.
Up Next
The Valiants have the week off from competition, traveling to Nazareth on Nov 13 and 14. Puck drop is set for 3 PM to begin the series.
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