Pilgrims Edge Vikings 3-2
Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
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Salem St. (2-7-1, 1-6-1) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
New England Col. (3-6-1, 1-4-1) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
New England Col.
Game Statistics | Salem St. | New England Col. |
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PowerPlays | 0 for 1 | 1 for 6 |
Shorthanded Goals | 0 | 0 |
Penalties (min) | 6 (15) | 1 (2) |
Shots on Goal | 22 | 41 |
Face Offs Won | 19 | 40 |
Henniker, N.H. – Two third period goals helped New England College to a 3-2 NEHC victory over Salem State at Clement Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims improve to 3-6-1 and 1-4-1 in conference while the Vikings slip to 2-7-1 and 1-6-1.
Jessica Robert gave Salem State a 1-0 lead at 12:32 of the first as Hannah Aveni stopped all eight New England College shots in the opening period. Mikayla Vincent tied the game for the Pilgrims with a power-play goal at 4:23 of the second
Gabrielle Iwinski and Jordan Pond scored consecutive goals for New England College in the third to give the Pilgrims to a 3-1 lead. Makayla McGrath added an unassisted goal at 18:57 for Salem State, but it was too late as New England College held on for a 3-2 victory. Thea Joerö made 20 saves in the win while Aveni stopped 38 shots for the Vikings. New England College outshot Salem State 41-22.