Syracuse ice hockey earns Senior Day win over Stonehill
Syracuse ice hockey earns Senior Day win over Stonehill
The Orange took the ice on Saturday against Stonehill in a Senior Day matchup.
“Tonight was a really good opportunity to celebrate the success of this entire group,” SU head coach Britni Smith said.
It was a special night for the Syracuse seniors, but especially for graduate student forward Marielle McHale, who got the Orange the first goal of the game early in the opening period.
A few minutes later, Syracuse’s Hannah Johnson had her shot deflected into the net by teammate Rayla Clemons to make the Syracuse lead 2-0 heading into the second period.
The next 20 minutes of play proved to be even better for the Orange. Senior defender Mae Batherson found the net on a power play goal 11 minutes into the period.
Four minutes later, freshman defender Charlotte Hallett sent a pass to teammate Sarah Thompson, who moved the puck up the ice and into the Stonehill net to make the game 4-0 at the start of the third period.
Syracuse's Lauren Bellefontaine (8) challenges the puck behind the net.
Syracuse's Mae Batherson (21) shoots on Stonehill.
The Skyhawks tried to rally in the final period, but it was too late. Alexis Petford scored a few minutes into the period, and the goal was followed up by her teammate Paige Whaley’s shot past SU goaltender Arielle DeSmet to make it a 4-2 game.
Stonehill couldn’t muster any more good scoring opportunities after that, allowing Syracuse to end the regular season with a victory. Before this win, SU struggled with a four-game losing streak, losing conference matchups against Penn State and Mercyhurst.
The Orange’s next challenge is in the CHA Semifinals against a familiar face — Mercyhurst. The first game in what promises to be a grueling best of three series will begin Friday at 1 p.m. in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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