ERIE, Pa. - The Women's Hockey team took on the Princeton University Tigers today, Dec. 9, 2022. 

The Lakers fell after an intense game, 5-6.

How it Happened

First Period

At 7:42, Princeton scored the first goal of the game. 

Thea Johansson tied the game up at 19:42. 

Second Period

Kylee Mahoney claimed a power-play goal at 4:52 to bring the lead to the Lakers. Johansson and Sara Boucher helped.

Princeton rallied to tie the game at 9:35.

Vanessa Upson found the net at 12:33 to bring the game to 3-2. She was assisted by Liliane Perreault and Chantal Ste-Croix.

Upson capitalized on a power play at 15:28, scoring her second of the night. The puck was passed by Jordan Mortlock and Thea Johansson.

The Tigers were able to bring the score to 4-3 at 15:42.

Princeton tied the game, 4-4, at 18:26.

Third Period

Thea Johansson scored her second of the night at 9:59. Makayla Javier was on the assist.

Princeton forced overtime with 0:00.4 seconds on the clock.

Overtime

At 4:10, Princeton was granted a penalty shot and scored to win the game.

Highlights

Thea Johansson and Vanessa Upson both tallied two goals.

Ena Nystrøm made 43 saves. 

Jordan Mortlock blocked four shots on the night.

Scoring Summary

Next Game
The Lakers will have their final game of 2022 against Princeton tomorrow, Dec. 10, 2022. Puck drop is set for 2:05 p.m.