SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Yellowjacket women's hockey wrapped up its home-and-home series with the No. 5 ranked Pipers of Hamline University Saturday. Inside Wessman Arena, the Pipers kept the offensive output alive from Friday, as they emerged victorious by a 6-2 margin.
Game Notes
- The Pipers scored three goals in the first period, one of which coming on the power play. The Yellowjackets responded with a power play goal from Emma Kligora (Milton, Wis./Milton), who struck at 13:57 with assists credited to Brooke Bugos (Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial) and Veronica Smarz (Gimli, Manitoba/Gimli).
- Hamline added three more goals in the second and third periods, but the 'Jackets logged a goal from Aislin Carrick (Monitor, Alberta/Shaftesbury), as Kligora dished the helper at 18:15.
- Kiera Peek (Forest Lake, Minn./Forest Lake) drew the loss Saturday, allowing three goals on the day. Aliya Gricius (Winona, Minn./Winona) took over for Peek and played the remainder of the contest in net, making 28 saves.
- Emma LaPlante (Crookston, Minn./Crookston) led with 11 faceoffs won for Superior.
- Kendal Gustavsson (Hibbing, Minn./Hibbing) fired a team-high five shots on the day.
The 'Jackets are back home Friday where they take on St. Scholastica. The opening faceoff is set for 7 p.m. inside Wessman Arena.
