FINAL SCORE (OT): Vermont 1, #12 St. Lawrence 1
CANTON, N.Y. – Late game heroics from
Morgann Skoda with 4.6 seconds remaining in regulation and a 33 save performance from
Ellie Simmons earned Vermont (0-2-1) the 1-1 draw with No. 12 St. Lawrence (1-3-1) on Friday evening from Appleton Arena. Skoda's clutch goal was her first as a Catamount in the green and gold while Simmons' 33 save performance set a new career high.
COACH'S QUOTE
"Good for us to come back and get the tie but we are capable of playing so much better," said Head Coach
Jim Plumer. "
Ellie Simmons was outstanding again in net, and she has been our best player so far this season. Credit St. Lawrence as they played an excellent game but I'm looking for us to be much sharper with the puck tomorrow."
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Following a scoreless first two periods, the Saints struck first 7:39 into the final frame on the powerplay, seeing Abby Hehl score her first goal of the season to give St. Lawrence a 1-0 advantage.
- Anna Podein nearly found the equalizing goal halfway through the third period, striking the crossbar off a rebound opportunity, but the puck stayed out of the net as St. Lawrence maintained the one goal cushion.
- With the goalie pulled, Vermont found themselves deep in the Saints zone for the final minute of play. With just seconds to spare, Morgann Skoda made one last effort to center the puck in the slot, getting a wild bounce off a Saint defenders stick, beating the St. Lawrence goaltender to tie the game with just 4.6 seconds remaining, scoring her first goal as a Catamount, sending the game to overtime.
- Both teams saw opportunities to score in the overtime period, but it was Vermont that had the biggest opportunity when Lauren O'Hara wheeled her way around the Saint's zone, electing to shoot with five seconds remaining, skimming the crossbar with her shot as time wound down in overtime. The game was sent to a shootout.
- During the shootout, St. Lawrence scored the lone shootout goal, seeing a Saint go between the legs and pin the top left corner, handing St. Lawrence the win during the shootout portion of the game, ultimately resulting in a 1-1 draw.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Skoda scored her first goal as a Catamount, tallying the game equalizing goal with just 4.6 seconds remaining in regulation.
- Oona Havana recorded one assist, her second of the season and second assist in just as many games.
- O'Hara notched her first assist of the season against St. Lawrence, having scored a point in each of her last two games.
- O'Hara won nine of her 12 faceoffs on Friday night.
- Ashley Kokavec had a team high three shots on goal.
- Josie Hemp recorded a game high five blocked shots, one shy of tying a career high.
- Simmons recorded 33 total saves against St. Lawrence, a new career high.
- With tonight's 1-1 decision, Community Bank N.A. will donate $50 to Special Olympics Vermont. Community Bank, N.A. donates $50 per goal to Special Olympics Vermont for every goal the men's and women's team scores this season.
UP NEXT
Following the Friday night tie with No. 12 St. Lawrence, the Catamounts will look to close out their weekend series with the Saints, returning to action tomorrow afternoon for a 3 p.m. puck drop from Appleton Arena. All the action will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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