Herons, Seahawks meet for first time in season-opener

SEAHAWK WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY RESULTS
William Smith 4, Salve Regina 1
Middletown, Rhode Island - Howard Rink (St. George's)
Friday, October 28, 2016

Summary
In a first-ever meeting between William Smith College and Salve Regina University in any sport, the Herons scored four unanswered goals after trailing 1-0 in the second period to open the season with a 4-1 victory over the Seahawks. The two teams will meet again on Saturday (2 p.m.) at St. George's Howard Rink in Middletown. Four different skaters tallied goals for William Smith.

Series and Streaks
William Smith wins the first-ever meeting between the two schools. Seahawks look to even the series in a 2 p.m. meeting Saturday.

Three Stars of the Game
1 - Heron freshman Kate Klimaszewski (Wallingford, Conn.) scored her team's first goal in the final minute of the second period with just 10 seconds remaining on a power play.
2 - Heron sophomore Laura Rollins (Dummerston, Vt.) assisted on two goals including the game-winner at 2:11 in the third period.
3 - Seahawk sophomore Jennifer O'Connell (Marstons Mills, Mass.) made 31 saves in her season-opening effort.

Key Stat of the Game
William Smith outshot Salve Regina, 31-13, in final two periods.

Turning Point
William Smith gained momentum before end of second period scoring its first goal with less than a minute remaining, a power-play tally by Kate Klimaszewski.

Quick Hits

• William Smith wins its second straight season-opener in only its third varsity season.
• Salve Regina outshot the visitors 11-4 in the opening period, but managed only 13 shots in the final two.
• The Herons totaled 35 shots, including 31 in final two periods.
• Salve Regina freshman Claire Lussier (Glenview, Ill.) ripped a left-handed shot from just inside the blue line for the game's first goal at 15:28 in second period.
• The Seahawks host at 2 p.m Saturday following a Friday night game for the first time in the program's history.
• Salve Regina senior Amanda Cronin (Medfield, Mass.) assisted on Lussier's goal for her 50th career point.
• William Smith junior goalie Maggie Salmon (Medford, Mass.) made 23 saves for the Herons.

Coach
Salve Regina head coach Beth McCann in her third season with the Seahawks now owns a 25-21-3 career record (.531).

Next Up
Salve Regina (0-1-0) - Saturday, October 29 versus William Smith, 2 p.m.
William Smith (1-0-0) - Saturday, October 29 at Salve Regina, 2 p.m.