Erie, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Women's Ice Hockey team host RIT for game two of their weekend series. After going down 2-0 in the first period, the Lakers scored five unanswered goals to get a 5-2 win and a much-needed series sweep. The Lakers improved to 14-13-1 overall and 10-4 in the CHA.
How it Happened
A quiet first period for both sides for most of the first period. The Lakers had a few scoring opportunities early and late in the period but couldn't get anything to go. Late in the period, the Tigers scored twice, just 1:01 apart. After the first period, the Lakers trailed RIT 2-0.
During the first half of the second period, the Lakers controlled the puck throughout. At the 8:19 mark of the second period, the Lakers got on the board. After a scramble in front of the net, Marielle Parks took a shot that was saved, but Mary Kromer was able to find the loose puck in front of the net and punch it home. The Lakers now trailed 2-1. A game misconduct on the Tigers gave the Lakers a five-minute power play. After the tying goal was waived off, the Lakers came down the ice just seconds later and scored the tying goal. Sara Boucher gathered a rebound a fired it past the goaltender. Under a minute later Boucher scored again, giving the Lakers a 3-2 lead. On both Boucher goals, Vanessa Upson and Sydney Pedersen assisted. In the blink of an eye, the Lakers were in the lead. Through two periods of play, Ena Nystrøm made 16 saves.
A quiet start to the third period gave way to two Olivia Cvar goals, one at the 9:00 mark and the other at 14:49. Cvar ripped a wrist shot top shelf to extend the Lakers lead to 4-2. On the second goal, Chantal Ste-Croix found Thea Johansson on an outlet pass. Johansson went right for the net and at the last second, she dumped it off to Cvar, who beat the goaltender for the goal. The Lakers went up 5-2.
Highlights
Sara Boucher and Olivia Cvar both scored twice in the win. Cvar extended her point streak to five games.
Mary Kromer recorded her first goal of the season.
Thea Johansson, Vanessa Upson, and Sydney Pedersen all recorded two assists in the win.
Marielle Parks and Chantal Ste-Croix both recorded an assist. Ste-Croix extends her point streak to five games. Parks recorded her first point since October 27th against Robert Morris.
Ena Nystrøm finished the game with 22 saves.
Lakers power play did its thing once again, with two goals.
Marielle Parks and Vanessa Upson skated in their 100th game with the program.
The Lakers went the entire game without a penalty.
Scoring Summary
P2 | 8:19 | Mary Kromer from Marielle Parks
P2 | 13:22 | PP | Sara Boucher from Vanessa Upson and Sydney Pedersen
P2 | 14:13 | PP | Sara Boucher from Vanessa Upson and Sydney Pedersen
P3 | 9:00 | Olivia Cvar from Thea Johansson
P3 | 14:49 | Olivia Cvar from Thea Johansson and Chantal Ste-Croix
Next Up
The Lakers will travel to State College for a massive matchup with Penn State. Penn State is number one in the CHA and the Lakers are number two. Puck drop for Friday's game is set for 6 PM.
