Maryland Heights, Missouri —On Saturday, the Lindenwood girls ice hockey team faced Robert Morris in their regular season finale and Senior Day. The Lions lost 6-3 to the Colonials, dropping their season record to 11-19-2.
Game Overview
At 1 minute, 38 seconds into the first period, the Colonials found the back of the net for the first time in the match. The Colonials continued their offensive momentum, scoring three more goals by the end of the period. The Lions were held scoreless in the period and were down 4-0 going into the interval. The Lions had 19 shots on goal in the period compared to the Colonials' 11.
In the second period, the Colonials scored early to extend their lead to five points. For most of the period, both teams played tough defense and did not allow any points. At 14:48 into the period, Caitlin Finnegan The Lions' first goal was Quinn McLaren and Thea Jorgensen. Going into the final period, the Lions were down 5-1. In the period, the Lions had seven shots on net to the Colonials' 11.
In the third phase, Morgan Neitzke Neitzke's goal cut the Colonials' lead to three points with 19:35 left in the game. Chloe Corbin12 minutes later, Rachel Gough With 6 minutes, 12 seconds left, the Lions scored their third goal of the night to cut the Colonials' lead to two points. With 3 minutes, 3 seconds left, the Colonials scored their final goal of the game on an empty net to retake the three-point lead.
Natalie Ferentz As the Lions' starting goaltender, Neitzke made 24 saves, tying him for five shorthanded goals and a season-high 24 goals, a new team record.
Statistics Reader
Points – Eight different individuals earned one point (#2, #8, #14, #16, #19, #22, #24, #25)
Goals – Gough (1), Neitzke (1), Finnegan (1)
Plus or minus – Sarah Davis (+2)
Faceoff Win – Gigi Paula (16)
Blocked Shots – Neitzke (3)
