Doucette's Duce Trips Bears

1/27/2013 6:55:00 PM

Box Score

Potsdam, N.Y. – The Neumann University women's ice hockey team bounced back today and defeated ECAC West Potsdam State 3-1, Sunday afternoon.

In a game riddled with penalties and power plays, Shanelle Doucette scored two goals and added an assist to pace the Knights. Shannon Donnelly foiled the Bears making 40 saves.

The Knights escaped the first period with no goals against considering the six penalties they committed. It wasn't a dream start to the game, but the Knights defended with passion and commitment.

Jessica Langdon opened the scoring 7:03 into the second period off an assist from Doucette to take a 1-0 lead.

Potsdam would give Neumann some duress, as they tied the score 1-1 at the 9:00 mark in the third period.

The Knights had been dealt plenty of adversity this season, as well as game changing moments. With the game weighing in the balance and a final playoff spot slipping through their hands, the Knights took the high road. This road included Doucette's strong willed competitive nature, by simply willing the puck into the back of the net to take a 2-1 lead. The goal was scored at the 14:26 mark into the third period, as fellow freshman Keira St.-Laurent fed Doucette to take a 2-1 lead.

Doucette cleared any thought that the game was in jeopardy, by putting the game on ice, as she scored 19:04 in the third period. Amanda Simpson and Megan Russelo graciously provided the dirty work, while Doucette soaked in the glory of scoring another meaningful goal.

“The girls competed all weekend and the effort today is something that we can continue to build on,” said Coach Handrahan.

The Knights (6-13-1, 4-8 ECAC West) host Stevenson University in non-conference action Sunday February 3, face-off at 2 p.m.

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