Spartans gain first victory with two unanswered goals

SEAHAWK WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY RESULTS
Castleton 2, Salve Regina 1
Middletown, Rhode Island - Howard Rink (St. George's)
Saturday, November 5, 2016

Summary
Salve Regina University and Castleton University women's ice hockey matched each other shot for shot in first and third periods, but the Spartans had one more shot in the second period and edged the Seahawks, 2-1, in New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) action at Salve Regina's home rink at St. George's ice rink. Seahawk sophomore Taylor Chisholm (Discovery Bay, Calif.) scored her first goal of the season at 3:36 in the first period, but Lisa Kilroy (Leominster, Mass.) knotted the game at 1-1 on a power-play goal at 6:43 of the same period. Chanel Tyvergyak (Abbotsford, B.C.) had the puck bouncing for the game-winner in the second period.

Series and Streaks
The Spartans' victory evens the all-time series at 10 wins, 10 losses, and two ties. Castleton has a 3-1-2 mark in the last six games, and a 2-1-1 record in its last four visits to Rhode Island.

Three Stars of the Game
1 - Castleton senior goaltender Rachael Brazil (Braintree, Mass.) stopped 37 shots in her first start of the season.
2 - Castleton senior forward Lisa Kilroy (Leominster, Mass.) scored her second goal of the season on a power play in the first period, and assisted on the game-winning goal in the second period.
3 - Salve Regina sophomore Taylor Chisholm (Discovery Bay, Calif.) scored her first goal of the season (seventh of career) to give the Seahawks a 1-0 lead.

Key Stat of the Game
Salve Regina went 0-for-4 on the power play, and is now 0-for-21 (.000) through four games on the season.

Turning Point
Castleton converted its first power-play opportunity into a tying goal in the first period (6:43).

Quick Hits

• Salve Regina scored its second goal of the season after back-to-back shutouts.
• The Seahawks scored in the first period for the first time in 2016-17, and allowed a goal in the first period for the first time this season.
• Castleton head coach D.J. Fimiani, a familiar face on the ice hockey bench in these parts, served as an assistant coach alongside Andy Boschetto with the Salve Regina men's ice hockey program (2011-14).
• Salve Regina sophomore goaltender Jennifer O'Connell (Marstons Mills, Mass.) also stopped 37 shots, while her opponent egded the Seahawks in shots on goal (39-38).
• Salve Regina opens its season with four straight home games and hits the road for the first time next week.

Coach
Salve Regina head coach Beth McCann in her third season with the Seahawks now owns a 26-26-4 career record (.500).

Next Up
Salve Regina (0-4-0, 0-2-0 NEHC) - Friday, November 11 at University of New England, 7 p.m.
Castleton (1-2-0, 1-1-0 NEHC) - Friday, November 11 versus Plymouth State University, 7 p.m.