women's hockey

Oct. 24: The No. 6/7 St. Lawrence University women's hockey team came from behind in the third period for the second time in as many days to earn a 3-3 tie with No. 3 New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon at Appleton Arena.  The Saints' first-year students were key in the game, as they accounted for all three goals including two in the final seven minutes of regulation to dig out of a two-goal deficit and earn a tie with one of the nation's premier teams.

Oct. 23: St. Lawrence University sophomore forward Vanessa Emond scored two goals including the game-tying tally midway through the third period to lift the No. 6/7 Saints to a 2-2 tie with No. 9 Boston University at Appleton Arena on Friday evening.  The Saints (2-1-2) were backstopped by senior assistant captain Brittony Chartier, who turned in a season-high 33 saves against the Terriers.

Oct. 20: It didn't take long for the women's hockey team's first-year class to begin earning recognition, as two members of the group have each been named ECAC Hockey's "Rookie of the Week" to open the 2009-10 weekly awards.  Jamie Goldsmith earned the honor after a breakout weekend against UConn and Providence, while Kelly Sabatine landed the award after a solid showing at Robert Morris University.

Oct. 17: The No. 8/10 St. Lawrence University women's hockey team used a four-goal third period to rally past Robert Morris University at Clearview Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday.  The Saints (2-1-1) battled out of a two-goal deficit in the second period to rally for a 6-3 victory and sweep the Colonials (1-5-0) in the weekend series.

Oct. 16: The No. 8/10 St. Lawrence University women's hockey team picked up its first win of the 2009-10 season on Friday evening against Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA.  Sophomore Alley Bero tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period, while junior defenseman Michelle Zimmerman tallied the game-winner with only 2:34 left in regulation to lift the Saints past the Colonials 3-2.

Oct. 10: St. Lawrence University first-year student Jamie Goldsmith scored her first two collegiate goals on Saturday afternoon against Providence College at Appleton Arena.  Though the Saints had the lead three separate times, the Friars showed great resiliency and managed to scrap out a 3-3 tie behind a goal by Ashley Cottrell with 1:30 remaining in regulation.

Oct. 9: The No. 5 St. Lawrence University women's hockey team opened its 2009-10 regular season schedule on Friday evening at Appleton Arena against the University of Connecticut.  Though the Saints jumped out to a 1-0 lead, the Huskies would rally with a goal in each of the final two periods to upset the home team 2-1.

Oct. 5: The No. 5 St. Lawrence University women's hockey team will begin chasing its seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament bid when the 2009-10 regular season gets underway at Appleton Arena on Friday evening.  The Saints, who defeated McGill 2-1 in an exhibition contest, enter the year as the pre-season favorites to capture the program's first ECAC Hockey championship.

Oct. 3: The No. 7 St. Lawrence University women's hockey team scored a 2-1 victory over McGill University in the teams' annual exhibition contest at Appleton Arena.  Senior captain Tara Akstull scored the game-winning goal, while three first-year students picked up assists in the victory.

Oct. 1: The puck is set to drop on the 2009-10 women's ice hockey season on Saturday afternoon, as the St. Lawrence University Saints will host the McGill University Martlets in their annual exhibition contest at Appleton Arena.  St. Lawrence enters the campaign ranked No. 7 in the USA Today poll and as the slight favorite in ECAC Hockey.