Posted: Jan 11, 2025
Herons Edge Vikings
Salem St.
(4-11-0, 0-8-0)
0
William Smith
(5-8-1, 5-3-0)
1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salem St. (4-11-0, 0-8-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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William Smith (5-8-1, 5-3-0) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
GENEVA, N.Y. -- Mackenzie O'Neil's second period goal accounted for the only scoring as William Smith defeated Salem State, 1-0 in a New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) matchup on Saturday afternoon at The Cooler. The Herons complete the two-game sweep and improve to 5-8-1 and 5-3 in conference. The Vikings stand at 4-11 and 0-8 in the NEHC.
How it Happened:
- O'Neil broke past the Salem State defense and collected a feed from Allie Cimis; beating goalie Delaney Cox with a wrister with less than seven minutes remaining in the second period.
Inside the Numbers:
- Erin Murray (4-7-1) collected her second straight shutout, stopping 15 shots.
- Cox (1-9) took the loss, making 35 saves.
- William Smith outshot Salem State 36-15.
- Neither team was successful on the power play, as Salem State went 0-for-3 while the Herons were 0-2.
Up Next:
Salem State remains on the road and will face Southern Maine in an NEHC matchup next Friday, January 17 @ 4:00 pm.