ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The RMU women's hockey team showcased resilience, climbing back from a 3-0 deficit to tie Lindenwood, 3-3, and securing the extra point in the standings with a dramatic shootout victory. The Colonials now sit at 6-14-3 overall and 0-7-2 in Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) play.
FIRST PERIOD
- Lindenwood struck first, finding the back of the net midway through the opening period.
- Both teams had power play opportunities but failed to capitalize, heading into intermission with the Lions leading 1-0.
SECOND PERIOD
- The Lions extended their lead early in the second, adding two quick goals within the first eight minutes to make it 3-0.
- RMU fought back, keeping the pressure on recording 11 shots in the period, but remained scoreless heading into the final frame.
THIRD PERIOD
- The Colonials began their comeback with 10 minutes remaining in regulation. Defenseman Kaitlyn Schooley forced a turnover at the blue line and launched a shot toward the net. Lindsey Smolen tipped the puck, and Catriona Crarer finished the play to put RMU on the board.
- Minutes later, Jersey Phillips fired a sharp shot from the offensive zone to bring the Colonials within one, with an assist from Emma Goding.
- With just 40 seconds left, RMU's persistence paid off. After winning a challenge that resulted in a penalty shot, sophomore Janelle Evans executed a slick move to tie the game, sending it to overtime.
OVERTIME
- Despite being shorthanded for two minutes during the 3-on-3 overtime period, RMU's defense held strong.
- Goaltender Maggie Hatch delivered eight critical saves to keep the Lions at bay and force a shootout.
SHOOTOUT
- Lindenwood's Morgan Neitzke scored on the first attempt, but Hatch shut the door on the next two.
- On RMU's side, Phillips tied the shootout, setting the stage for Smolen, who buried the game-winner to clinch the extra point.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Lindenwood outshot RMU 38-30.
- Both teams were evenly matched in the faceoff circle, winning 31 draws each. Calli Arnold led RMU with seven faceoff wins.
- Six Colonials recorded points in the contest, while the team collectively blocked 14 shots.
- Hatch stopped 35 shots in regulation and overtime, boosting her save total for the season.
UP NEXT
The Colonials will conclude their series against Lindenwood tomorrow, with puck drop set for 3:00 PM ET.
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