University Park, Pennsylvania – The 15th-ranked Penn State women's ice hockey team defeated RIT, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon in the second game of the College Hockey America postseason semifinals. With the win, Penn State advances to the CHA Tournament finals on March 2 at 2 p.m. at Pegula Ice Arena.
How it happened
- The Nittany Lions Tessa Janeke with 13:36 left in the first period, assisted by Karly Garcia. Lindy Lobdell.
- In the second frame, Julie Gough A successful power play with 17 minutes, 10 seconds left gave Penn State a 2-0 lead.
- Frame after 44 seconds Lindy Lobdell He scored the first goal of the match from a feed. Brianna Brooks The goal gave Penn State a commanding 3-0 lead.
- In the last few minutes of the third frame, Maddie Christian He scored an empty-net goal from the other end of the ice to seal the 4-0 victory.
Goalkeeper
- Sophomore Goalkeeper Katie Desa He recorded 23 saves and recorded his third shutout victory of the season.
- Her record this season is 8 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws.
Statistics and Notes
- Janneke's goal gave her 100th career point, making her the fastest player in program history to reach 100 points.
- Penn State has advanced to the CHA Championship Game for the second straight year.
- It was Lobdell's first goal since Feb. 2.
- Penn State won its 11th CHA Tournament championship.
next
- Penn State will host the winner of the second semifinal series between Robert Morris and Mercyhurst in the CHA Tournament championship game on Saturday, March 2. Kickoff is at 2 p.m., at Pegula Ice Arena.
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