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Winner Rivier RIV 9-4-0
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Nichols NIC 3-10-0
Winner
Rivier RIV
9-4-0
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Final
1
Nichols NIC
3-10-0
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Rivier RIV 1 1 1 3
Nichols NIC 1 0 0 1

Game Recap: Women's Ice Hockey |

Women’s Ice Hockey Downs Nichols, 3-1

HARRISVILLE, R.I. – The Rivier women's ice hockey team defeated non-conference opponents Nichols, 3-1, Friday afternoon at Levy Rink.

With the win, the Raiders improved to 9-4-0, while Nichols fell to 3-10-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Nichols came out the gates firing, outshooting Rivier 9-3 in the first six minutes of play.
  • The Bison finally broke through at 9:03 in the first period on an even chance opportunity.
  • First-year Olivia Tucker and junior Rebecca McKelvey connected to find an open first-year Lexi Davies to tie the game up, 1-1, with 7:41 remaining in the opening period.
  • Nichols regained its offensive momentum, outshooting the Raiders 9-2 through the remainder of the frame however, they were unable to break through, keeping the game level at 1 heading into the first intermission.
  • Both teams traded chance through the opening minutes of the second period.
  • The Bison earned a power-play opportunity just shy of the midway point of the frame, but it was the Raiders who capitalized, as senior Olivia Schultz found first-year Mary Kelley flying up the boards into the offensive zone and linked up with junior Tia Picardi to fire home the short-handed tally, giving Rivier a 2-1 lead.
  • Despite constant pressure from Nichols through the final 10 minutes of play, the score remained 2-1 after two.
  • The Raiders doubled their lead 49 second in the third period coming off the power-play with Schultz recorded her first goal and second point of the game off passes from Kelley and first-year Casey Roth.
  • Nichols poured in 30 shots in the final 20 minutes, however Rivier held firm and sealed the 3-1 victory.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • Schultz and Kelley led the team with two points each.
  • Tucker first period assist was her first of her career.
  • First-year goaltender Emily Krauss recorded 46 saves for her fourth win of the campaign.
UP NEXT
The Raiders return to play Friday, Jan. 23 for Youth Sports Day and their Raider Game against Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) opponents Anna Maria. The opening puck-drop is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. at Conway Arena.