RUTLAND, Vt. – The Vermont State University Castleton women's ice hockey team completed a weekend sweep, turning a quiet opening period into an offensive surge in a 5-1 Little East Conference win over Keene State College.
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The Basics
• Final Score: VTSU Castleton 5, Keene State 1
• Location: Rutland, Vt. | Spartan Arena
• Records: VTSU Castleton 3-0-0 (2-0-0 LEC) | Keene State 0-3-3 (0-2-0 LEC)
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How It Happened
The first period saw limited scoring opportunities for both teams. About halfway through the period,
Maya Launiere worked her way around several Keene State defenders while waiting for her teammates to change. She found
Alicia Perron, whose shot sailed just high of the net. Later, a Keene State turnover behind its own net gave
Mikayla Brightman a chance, but her shot went just wide.
Castleton came out firing in the second period, scoring twice in a 22-second span to take a 2-0 lead. Perron got the Spartans on the board at 3:48, with
Madeleine Corrigan and
Morgan Arscott picking up assists.
Mikayla Brightman followed at 4:10, with
Amanda Vaughn and
Caris Erickson assisting on the goal. The Spartans added another late goal by
Maddy Jorgenson to take a 3-0 lead into the third.
Castleton didn't let up coming into the third, as
Ina Aulin scored for her first collegiate goal to extend the lead to four. Keene State got on the board when a pass flew over the Castleton defense, allowing an Owl to use her speed to reach the puck and score to prevent the shutout.
The Spartans were called for a late penalty, prompting Keene State to pull its goaltender for an extra attacker in an attempt to cut into the lead. Vaughn took advantage, scoring a shorthanded empty-net goal to seal the 5-1 win.
By the Numbers
- Castleton outshot Keene State 37-15.
- Gianna McCusker finished with 14 saves in the win.
Up Next
Castleton will hit the road for its next Little East Conference matchup, traveling to New England College on Friday, Nov. 13, for a 6 p.m. puck drop. Â Â
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