SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Following up a victory in the Nutmeg Classic, Yale took down Union 3-1 Friday night in the Bulldogs' final trip to Messa Rink. The win brings the Bulldogs back to 7-5-2 overall and back to .500 in ECAC Hockey play at 5-5-1. Union fell to 7-11-1 overall and 4-4 in the conference with the loss.
Scoring Summary
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P1, 6:55 | YALE GOAL! Wide open from the top of the blue line Gracie Gilkyson ripped a shot past the Union goaltender for the first goal of the game and her second of the season. 1-0 Yale
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P2, 0:52 | YALE GOAL! Off the feed from Carina DiAntonio, Anna Bargman worked through the Union defense for her fifth goal of the season. 2-0 Yale
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P2, 16:31 | Union got on the scoreboard with a goal from Maddie Suitor. 2-1 Yale
- P3, 6:29 | YALE GOAL! Emma McGowan puts home the loose puck after a flurry in front, scoring her first-career goal. 3-1 Yale
Game Notes
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With the win, the Bulldogs improve to 33-3-2 against Union.
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Yale has not lost to the Garnet Chargers since Oct. 28, 2017, and have won 18 of its last 19 games against them.
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With Messa Rink's closure scheduled for the end of the 2024-25 season, the Bulldogs close out their time there with a 16-2-1 record at the venue since 2004.
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In her first game since her latest ECAC Goaltender of the Week nod, Pia Dukaric saved 17 of 18 shots, notching a .944 save percentage. Sophie Matsoukas saved 32 of 35 shots for the Garnet Chargers.
- Jordan Ray recorded two assists on the night, leading the Bulldogs in points for the game. Now she is tied with Carina DiAntonio for the team lead in assists.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will travel to Troy, NY on Saturday, Dec. 7 for an afternoon battle with RPI. Yale will then go on its winter break, returning to the ice Jan. 3.
