Bears Squeeze Past Women's Ice Hockey 3-2

1/26/2013 10:56:00 PM

Box Score

Potsdam, N.Y. – The Neumann University women's ice team fell behind early and couldn't catch up in time in the ECAC West matchup with a 3-2 loss against Potsdam State, Saturday evening.

The Knights went down 3-0 and drew back two goals with a little over two minutes remaining in the game. Lynsey Nakamura and Shanelle Doucette scored, but the Knights late rally wasn't enough on the night.

Potsdam opened the scoring by getting two goals in the first period. The first goal was scored just 1:50 into the period with both teams at even strength. The Bears created a cushion by scoring 17:20 into the period and take a 2-0 going into the first intermission.

Potsdam scored a goal in the second period and extended their lead to 3-0 at the 4:43 mark.

Lynsey Nakamura scored a power play to close the gap at the 6:55 mark in the second period and trailed 3-1. Keira St - Laurent assisted on Nakamura's goal.

The Knights pulled their goaltender and Shanelle Doucette scored 17:55 into the third period to stage a late comeback, but the comeback would fall short. Edie Brenning provided the service for Doucette's goal.

Shannon Donnelly made 32 saves in the game.

The Knights (5-13-1, 3-8 ECAC West) face Potsdam in another crucial ECAC West matchup Sunday, January 27, 2013, slated for 2 p.m.

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