Women’s Hockey Closes Out Regular Season at Robert Morris

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THIS WEEK

Women’s ice hockey (3-25-3) travels to Robert Morris (8-21-3) for the final regular season series of the year on Friday and Saturday in Moon Township, Pa

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

GAME 1 Date/Time: Friday, February 14 – 6:00 PM CT.

GAME 2 Date/Time: Saturday, February 15 – 11:00 AM CT.

Location: Moon Township, Pa. – Clearwater Arena

LAST TIME OUT

The Lions were swept by RIT in the final home series of the season. Lindenwood drooped game one 4-1, before falling in overtime, 4-3 in game two 

Notes:

•Morgan Neitzke tallied four points on the weekend, coming from two goals and two assists 

•10 seniors were honored in the final home series of the season  

STATISTICAL LEADERS

Powerplay Goals – Gigi Pora (3), Seven Tied (1)

Short-Handed Goals – N/A

PREVIEW

The Lions will be looking to finish the regular season strong before heading to the AHA Tournament. Lindenwood and Robert Morris will be battling for seeding this weekend as the two teams are currently tied in the conference standings with nine points apiece. RMU leads the all-time series history 39-9-4. 

The Black and Gold matched up with Robert Morris earlier this season with the Colonials willing both games at Centene Community Ice Center. RMU won the first game in a shootout, taking the extra point. Silje Gundersen tallied two goals in the contest. The other goal came from Josey Dunne. 

Morgan Neitzke is coming off a four-point weekend (two goals, two assists) which resulted in a AHA Forward of the Week honor. The Jackson, Mich. native lead the team in goals (10), assists (11), and points (21). 

Key Players to Watch for the Colonials 

Morgan Giannione leads RMU with 19 points, coming from eight goals and 11 helpers. Mya Neugent and Janelle Evans have 14 each. Maggie Hatch has started 23 games in net and has compiled a .916 save percentage 

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