Women’s Ice Hockey Falls to Worcester St., 1-0, on Youth Hockey Night

NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier women's ice hockey team fell to Worcester St., 1-0, Saturday afternoon in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) showdown on Youth Hockey Night at Conway Arena.

Local youth ice hockey players joined the Raiders on the ice for starting lineup announcements and in the lobby for a post-game meet and greet.

The Raiders dropped to 2-6-0 (2-2-0 MASCAC), while the Lancers improved to 4-4-0 (4-1-0 MASCAC).

The opening frame began with a borage of shots from Rivier who outshot its opposition 8-1 in the first two minutes and thirty seconds. The Lancers started to chip away their shot total in the second half of the first period, but both teams would come up empty heading into the first break.

At the 7:35 mark of the second period, the Raiders saw their best chance of the game as senior forward Brianna Paxson rung a shot off the post. Just under five later, the Lancers built off their power-play momentum and potted the contest's lone goal at the 18:07 mark.

Rivier posed a comeback throughout the third period, outshooting Worcester St.,15-2, in the final 20 minutes and 38-17 in the game, but came up empty as the final horn sounded.

Senior goaltender Rachel Hinkley logged 16 saves in the match.

Next up, the Raiders will hit the road Tuesday, Nov. 26 to take on Bowdoin in a non-conference bout at the Sidney J. Watson Arena in Brunswick, Maine. Puck drop is slated for 4:00 p.m.