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HAMILTON – The Colgate women's hockey team ran into a tough Yale squad and dropped a 3-0 decision on Friday afternoon.
 
The Raiders tried to convert on two early power play opportunities in the opening period but weren't able to slide one past Yale's netminder, Jaimie Leonoff.
 
The Bulldogs then jumped out to the 1-0 edge in that same period when Jackie Raines netted her first goal of the season. The Raiders were called for checking, awarding Yale the man-up situation. A little over a minute into the power play the Bulldogs were able to get a tip-in following an initial shot from Aurora Kennedy.
 
Colgate posted some more solid chances in the final two periods, including a shot off of the faceoff from Taylor Craig midway through the second frame. Unfortunately, two more markers from the Bulldogs ultimately secured them the victory. 
 
The Raiders have a quick turnaround as they welcome Brown on Saturday for another ECAC Hockey showdown. The game is set for a 3 p.m. puck drop.

Bottom Line
• Yale 3, Colgate 0

Won-Lost Records
• Yale improves to 3-2-1 overall and 1-2-0 in ECAC Hockey play
• Colgate falls to 2-8-0 and 0-3-0

Key Raider Info
• The Raiders were led by Megan Sulivan, who posted a team-high four shots in the contest.
• Five other Colgate players recorded two shots each.
• Senior Brittney Brooks collected 24 saves in the loss.

Facts & Figures
• The Bulldogs outshot the Raiders 27-18.   
• Yale converted on one of its six power play situations, while the Raiders went 0-for-4.  
• Leonoff notched 18 stops in her third victory of the year.   
 
The Difference
• After Colgate was called for checking 13:26 into the contest, the Bulldogs worked the puck around the blue line before finding the game-winner. Kennedy fired off the initial shot from the point that took a deflection off of Raines' stick and into the back of the net.
 
Period Breakdown
• Both teams had two man-up opportunities in the opening period but it was the Bulldogs who were able to cash in.
• Colgate started off the middle frame with high pressure looking for the equalizing goal. Unfortunately two more markers from the Bulldogs at the 10:38 and 18:30 mark created a three-goal hole for the Raiders.
• Despite some chances from Colgate in the third period the deficit proved to be too much as Yale was able to hold on for the shutout win.
 
Straight from the Source
• Colgate head coach Greg Fargo: (on his goalie's performance despite the loss) "Brittney did well for us. Anytime you play a tough opponent, we play a lot of them in our league, you look for your goalie to give you a chance to win and she did a good job of doing that tonight."
 
"The goals that did go in, it's tough to point the finger her way. Overall she played great and came up with big saves early in the third that allowed our team a chance to stay in the game."
 
Up Next
• The Raiders are back on the ice Saturday against Brown at 3 p.m. in Starr Rink.
• The Bears are coming off a 5-1 loss to Cornell on Friday afternoon.
• Live stats and video will be available at the start of the game.
 
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