CORTLAND, N.Y. – The Adrian College women's hockey started their season off with a bang as five different Bulldogs scored goals in the 5-0 rout over Cortland. With the win, Adrian will open their first home stand 1-0.

The first period was generous to the Bulldogs as they scored four goals in the opening period alone. The scoring started off with senior Nicky Futers(Sarnia, Ont.) scoring at the nine minute mark of the first period off an assist from fellow senior Lauren Anastos(Farmington Hills, Mich.). Freshmen Lauren Turner(Thunder Bay, Ont.) scored her first collegiate goal less than two minutes later off assists from senior Jessica Grubbs(Woodbridge, Va.) and junior Brooke Zaleski(Toledo, Ohio). Sophomore Ashley Gniewek(Southgate, Mich.) scored at the 17:59 mark off assists from freshman  Danielle Smith(Highland, Mich.) and junior Olivia Rork(Wayne, Mich.). Nina Laurie (Palatine, Ill.) ended the period 70 seconds later with an unassisted goal as the Bulldogs outshot the Red Dragons 17-5 in the period.

The game settled down after the opening 20 minutes, as Adrian managed only an unassisted goal by junior Kelly Salis (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) with just over a minute left in the second period. In all, 10 different Bulldogs had a point on the night.

Freshman Emily Michelin(Highland, Mich.) got her first collegiate win in her first start, making 17 saves on the night.

Adrian will host their first home series starting Friday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. as they host Oswego State.