1/ 28 Marian Hockey Recap

DE PERE, Wis. – Marian University women’s ice hockey (6-12-1, 2-7-0-1 NCHA) could only manage one goal in a 2-1 loss to No. 14 St. Norbert.The first period saw neither team find the back of the net.

The Green Knights broke the ice just 1:26 into the second period and then once more at the 15:58 mark to take a 2-0 lead into the third period.

St. Norbert was able to seal the game scoring with just 1:54 left in the game.

Marian was outshot 52-22 in the defeat.

Marian couldn’t convert on two power-play chances, while St. Norbert had one power-play goal on three opportunities.

FOND DU LAC – Marian University NCAA men’s hockey (8-11-2, 3-6-4-1 NCHA) scored three goals in the third period to defeat No. 5 Aurora.

• The Spartans were able to get out to a fast start for a second straight game scoring just 5:24 in to take a 1-0 lead.
• This lead held going into the third period after a scoreless second period.
• With just two seconds left on a power play, sophomore Daunte Fortner scored his sixth goal of the season just 2:19 into the final period with an assist to senior Blake Kleiner.
• Junior Mason Richey then gave Marian its first lead of the series scoring with just 6:58 left to play. Sophomores Nick Cherkowski and Adam Nobes each earned an assist.
• Richey then iced the game with an empty-net goal in the final minute with assists to junior Ty Mosimann and senior Colby Muise.
• Marian and Aurora each had 33 shots in the game with another strong finish seeing Marian outshoot the Spartans 11-9 in the final stanza.
• The Sabres converted one of their three power-play opportunities, while the Spartans were held scoreless on two chances.
• Marian won just 23 faceoffs and the Spartans had 44 faceoff victories.
• The win improves Marian to 3-2-1 in games against nationally-ranked opponents with just one loss coming in regulation.