Box Score

HAMILTON, N.Y. (1/14/11) – The Colgate women's ice hockey team found its fourth ECAC Hockey win of the season on Friday night when it shut out Union 1-0 in Schenectady, N.Y. Sophomore Jenna Klynstra scored the game-winning goal for the Raiders.

Colgate (7-13-2, 4-6-1 ECAC) got off to an exciting start in the first period, firing a series of shots at the Dutchwomen's net, which soon landed the Raiders a goal at the 3:01 mark. Sophomore Brittany Phillips delivered a pass to Klynstra, who hammered it home to give her team the 1-0 lead. With an early goal in its favor, Colgate continued its attacking pressure throughout the period, outshooting Union 15-4.

The Raiders opened the second frame with a pair of quick shots on net. As the period continued, Colgate continued to create scoring opportunities, forcing Kate Gallagher to make one save after another to keep the Dutchwomen in the game. Despite all their attempts, the Raiders could not find a second goal, ending the period still holding the 1-0 lead. Colgate outshot Union 15-8.

With a scoreless second period, both teams came out determined to find the net. This time it was Union that fired the first shots of the frame at senior Lisa Plenderleith who knocked them away to maintain her team's lead. Colgate soon found its rhythm once again, outshooting the Dutchwomen for the third time. However, as the final 20 minutes of play came to an end, neither team could find success, resulting in the Raiders' fourth conference win of the season.

Colgate outshot the Dutchwomen 42-18 in the game. Plenderleith had 18 saves while Union's Gallagher had 41.

The Raiders will resume play tomorrow when they travels to Rensselaer for their final game of the weekend at 4 p.m. in Troy, N.Y.