Oswego clinches playoff berth win 3-1 win over Canton

Oswego clinches playoff berth win 3-1 win over Canton

BOX SCORE

Oswego, NY – Freshman Danielle Goner tied the game in the first period on her third score of the season but host Oswego State netted a pair of third period goals to earn a 3-1 Northeast Women's Hockey League (NEWHL) win on Friday evening.

THE BASICS

  • Result: Oswego State 3, SUNY Canton 1
  • Location: Deborah F. Stanley Arena – Oswego, NY
  • Records: Oswego State (13-7-1, 10-4-1 NEWHL) | SUNY Canton (12-8-1, 6-8-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Ashlyn McGrath put the hosts up 1-0 at the 6:46 mark of the opening period.
  • The Roos knotted the game at one apiece on Goner's third goal and seventh point of her rookie season.
  • Oswego outshot the Roos 14-3 in the opening period but 13 saves from Sirena Alvarez kept Canton within striking distance.
  • The Lakers once again dominated shots 11-3 in the second period but Alvarez shut out the Lakers to keep the game knotted after 40 minutes.
  • Kyleigh Grugin broke the tie at 2:03 of the third period and Ariella Haas added an insurance marker with just over seven minutes remaining for the 3-1 final.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Alvarez had a strong outing between the pipes making 36 saves including at least 11 in each period.
  • Joanna Hiebert was credited with six saves on seven shots for the Lakers.
  • The Roos were 0-for-1 on the power play but killed off all three of their penalties.