COLUMBUS, Ohio – First year Samson Frey recorded a 37-save shutout and classmate Molly Boyle scored a second-period goal to lead the Yale women's ice hockey team to a 1-0 victory over the University of Minnesota Duluth in the NCAA Regional Semifinals on Thursday evening at the Ohio State University Ice Rink.
The Bulldogs earned their second NCAA Tournament win in program history and advanced to the quarterfinals of the national championship event. They will face No. 1 Ohio State in the NCAA Regional Finals with a spot in the Frozen Four on the line. Yale improved to 26-9 overall with the victory.
"This was such a great team effort and committed game by the group against a terrific goaltender," said Mark Bolding, Susan Cavanagh Head Coach of Women's Hockey. "We defended well and created just enough offense. I am really proud of the two-way hockey the team played today."
Scoring Summary
• END OF 1st | The two teams played to a scoreless tie through one period. Yale outshot UMD 21-8 and earned two power-play opportunities.
• P2, 16:15 | YALE GOAL! In the attacking area, Molly Boyle directed a wrist shot through traffic, finding the back of the net. Sophia Levering and Stephanie Stainton were credited with assists. 1-0 YALE
• END OF 2nd | Yale killed off a key power play for UMD and led through 40 minutes of play.
• FINAL | Frey stopped 15 shots in the third period alone to seal the shutout victory.
Game Notes
• Thursday's contest was the first ever between Yale and Minnesota Duluth.
• Yale picked up its second NCAA Tournament win in program history. The Bulldogs previously reached the Frozen Four in 2022, defeating Colgate in the NCAA Regional Finals.
• The Bulldogs earned their 26th victory of the season, tied for the second-most in program history.
• Frey set a career high with 37 saves, stopping every shot from UMD.
• Boyle recorded her 12th goal of the season.
• Stainton registered her 17th assist of the season, while Levering recorded her 12th.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will play No. 1 Ohio State in the NCAA Regional Finals on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m.
