Mavericks sweep to start the season

MANKATO, Minn– Minnesota State (2-0-0) landed its first sweep of the season as it took down Long Island University by a final of 4-1 Saturday afternoon at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.

The Sharks came out with a strong effort Saturday afternoon and had nine shots on goal in the first period, compared to the Mavericks’ 11.

The Mavericks picked up where they left off Friday night with junior Taylor Otremba, scoring the first goal of the game in the 19th minute, with an assist from junior Whitney Tuttle.

MSU led 1-0 going into the second period. Just over two minutes into the second period, junior Lilie Ramirez found the back of the net with her first goal of the season. Claire Vekichand Kianna Roeske assisted.

At the 15:52 mark of the second period, senior Madison Mashuga notched her first goal of the season. On the play, junior Taylor Otremba added her first assist of the season.

In the first minute of the third period, sophomore Kamryn Van Batavia came in alone and buried the fourth goal for the Mavericks off the goalpost.

MSU’s scoreless run came to an end in the second minute of the third period when LIUs Anya Weiandt scored the Sharks’ first goal of the weekend.

In goal, senior Jessie McPherson recorded her first win in the Purple and Gold and improved to 1-0 on the season.

Minnesota State looks to continue its streak as they host St. Thomas on Oct 11th for a 3 pm puck drop. Taylor Otremba finished the weekend with three goals.

Gophers improve to 4-0, remain No. 2 in national poll

Abbey Murphy (Evergreen Park, IL) kept her season scoring streak alive at four games straight as the Gophers defeated Boston University twice this past weekend to improve to 4-0 on the season.

Murphy tallied the 75th goal of her career in Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Terriers. Former Ms. Hockey winner Peyton Hemp (Andover, MN) got the Gophers on board in the first period. Murphy’s goal gave the Gophers a 2-1 lead and then Ella Huber (Northfield, IL) scored what would be the eventual game winner in the waning minutes of the second period.

Sydney Morrow (Darien, CT/Shattuck-St. Mary’s) scored her first goal of the season and Nelli Laitinen (Lohja, FInland) added an insurance goal. Natalie Mlynkova (Zlin, Czech Republic) added three assists.

On Friday Murphy scored the lone goal and Skylar Vetter (Lakeville, MN) made 11 saves to earn a 1-0 shutout.

Tommies open with pair of wins over Post University

Rylee Bartz (West Fargo, ND/Warroad HS) and Maddie Brown (Bismarck, ND/Andover HS) each had two goals and two assists in St. Thomas’ two wins over Post University this past weekend. Freshmen Chloe Boreen (Somerset, WI/Hill-Murray HS) had a goal and two assists in her first collegiate series, earning WCHA Rookie of the Week honors. Lauren Stenslie (Maple Grove, MN) also had a goal and two assists. Cara Sajevic (Shoreview, MN/Gentry Academy HS) and Ellah Hause (Forest Lake , MN/Hill-Murray HS) added a goal and an assist and Sadie Lindsay (Minnetonka, MN/Breck HS) added three helpers.

St. Martin, McCoshen, Zumwinkle earn assists in Ohio State victory

Three Minnesotans got on the score sheet in No. 4 Ohio State’s 5-3 win over St. Lawrence Saturday. Josie St. Martin (Stillwater, MN), Grace McCoshen (Northfield, MN) and Emily Zumwinkle (Excelsior, MN/Breck HS) each recorded an assist in the games the defending national champions improved to 4-2-0 overall.

Enright lights lamp for top-ranked Badgers

Claire Enright (Farmington, MN/Lakeville South HS) scored her first goal of the season in top-ranked Wisconsin’s 7-1 win over Boston College Friday. They followed up Saturday with a 7-0 victory and have now outscored their opponents 35-2 through their first four games.

No. 3 Bulldogs split with Colgate

Clara Van Wieren (Okemos, MI/Shattuck-St. Mary’s) scored a goal in both games against Colgate, but the Bulldogs could only escape with one win after falling 3-2 Saturday after winning 3-2 Friday. Hannah Baskin (Minnetonka, MN) added an assist for the Bulldogs.

Huskies stay unbeaten

St. Cloud State squeaked by with two more wins, 2-1 and 2-0 over Mercyhurt, to remain undefeated on the young season. The Huskies got goals form Emma Gentry (Alpena, MI), Sofianna Sandelin (Ulvila, Finland), Dayle Ross (Spirit River, Alberta) and Ella Anick (Hermantown, MN).

Anick played high school hockey for Proctor/Hermantown and graduated in 2021. She played two seasons for Bemidji State University before transferring to St. Cloud State last year where she appeared in 36 games and tallied three goals and 11 assists.

Bemidji State comeback falls short

The Beavers trailed 3-0 to Robert Morris University Saturday and scored three unanswered goals, only to fall 4-3 to drop tp 0-4-0 on the season. The Beavers got goals from Isa Goettl (Andover, MN), Alyssa Watkins (Hermantown HS/Proctor/Hermantown HS), and Riley Reeves (Woodbury, MN/Gentry Academy HS).

The Beavers were shut out 2-0 Friday night.

USCHO Division I Women’s Poll – October 7, 2024

Others receiving votes: Yale 10, Boston College 3, Minnesota State 3, Boston University 2