Chestnut Hill, Mass.– Merrimack women's ice hockey was unable to avoid the sweep against Boston College in the before weekend series closer, falling 4-0 on Friday afternoon.
The Basics
Score: Merrimack Warriors 0, Boston College Eagles 4
Records: Merrimack (1-3-0, 0-2-0 HEA) | Boston College (3-1-0, 2-0-0 HEA)
Location: Kelley Rink | Chestnut Hill, Mass.
How It Happened
- The Eagles struck fast in the first period, as Olivia O'Brien scored at 1:15.
- Hannah Bilka doubled the advantage at 10:55 when she took the skied chip pass and scored on a shot from the top of the slot.
- Kate Ham added Boston College's third of the period at 14:50 on a rebound down low.
- Abby Newhook extended the lead to four on a rebound shot at 6:51 of the second period.
Notes & Numbers.
- Merrimack's Penalty Killers were once again perfect, capturing their third 100% PK effort in four games going 5/5
- Katie Kaufman led the team in shots with four.
- Teghan Inglis led the team in blocks with four.
- Emma Gorski made 38 saves in the loss.
- Goaltenders: Emma Gorski (38 saves, 0-2-0) | Abigail Levy (22 saves, 1-1-0)
- Power Plays: MC 0-1 | BC 0-5
- Shots on Goal: MC 7, BC 11 | MC 6, BC 20 | MC 9, BC 11 | MC 22, BC 42
- Faceoffs: 23 MC | 44 BC Blocks: 13 MC | 8 BC
Up Next
The Warriors will get set to face the four time defending Hockey East Champion Northeastern Huskies on Friday, October 14
th at Lawler Rink.
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