ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College NCAA women's hockey team opened its season Friday evening with an NCHA matchup against Concordia University Wisconsin. The No. 10-ranked Bulldogs battled the Falcons to a 2-2 tie before earning a shootout victory to claim two of the three available points in the NCHA standings.
Adrian opened the scoring just 1:19 into the contest when Emma Simon fired a shot from behind the net that deflected off the Concordia Wisconsin goaltender and into the net. Paige Pomerleau added to the lead later in the period, scoring on the power play to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 advantage. Concordia Wisconsin responded with a power play goal in the second period to cut the deficit to 2-1 before finding the equalizer in the third period to force overtime.
Following a scoreless five-minute, 3-on-3 overtime period, the teams headed to a shootout. Kiera Stack came up with two saves in goal for Adrian, while Carly Carpenter and Simon each converted their attempts to secure the shootout victory for the Bulldogs.
Adrian finished 1-for-3 on the power play, while Concordia Wisconsin went 1-for-7. The Falcons had two 5-on-3 power-play opportunities, but the Bulldog penalty kill held strong. Stack recorded 31 saves in goal for Adrian, while Simon and Sophia LaColla each added an assist.
Adrian will wrap up the series against Concordia Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon at the Arrington Ice Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 PM.
