Feb. 11, 2006

Courtesy: Katie Kletzel, Neumann College Sports Information - -

Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2006 the Neumann College Knights (12-8-3 overall, 6-4-1 ECAC West) faced the Soaring Eagles of Elmira (15-7-0 overall, 8-3-0 ECAC West) at the Ice Works Quad arenas in Aston Pa. 

The contest marked the last home stand for the Knights this season. Before the start of the game, four seniors where recognized for their outstanding efforts and dedication to Neumann College Ice Hockey for their past four seasons. These four seniors include Captain, Forward, Lindsay Parsons; Assistant Captain, Goalie, Lauren Voran; Defenseman, Kim Porcelli, and Goalie Melissa Sanfilippo.

The first period was fought tough with both teams' defense working very hard. At the 14:42 mark Elmira's Jaclyn O'Neil scored on a short handed goal, assisted by teammate Kayla Coady.

The second period started fast with Neumann trying to get on the scoreboard as fast as possible and destroy the Soaring Eagles' lead. On only the fourth shot of the second period for Neumann, the Knights Jenelle Marier scored. Carly Fitzsimmons and Lindsay Parsons assisted to tie the game at one a piece. Elmira fought back and produced two more goals in the second period. The first goal for Elmira came at the 12:48 mark. Mary-Kate Geratowski assisted and the goal was scored by Kendall Hanley. Just three shots later, at the 15:32 mark, the second goal for the Soaring Eagles came from Tory Mac Neil and was assisted by Kayla Coady and Sheena Calic.

The third period's first shot described the entire period, full of goals. At the 2:39 mark, the first shot of the third period produced a goal for Elmira. Farren Hart scored off an assist from teammate Erika Godwin and made the score in favor of Elmira, 4-1. At 7:15 Stacey Calic's pass to Kayla Coady placed Coady to go one on one with Voran and scored a short handed goal. 12:08 marked the last goal of the day for Elmira coming from Stefanie McLean and was assisted by Jacyln O'Neil. The final goal of the match up this afternoon came from Neumann's own Kirsten Gauthier who was assisted by teammates Jenelle Marier and Jessica McAllister. Gauthier put it right through Elmira's goalie's five-hole ending the game 6-2 in favor of Elmira College.

The Knights will be heading to ECAC West playoffs. More information on the time and host of the playoffs can be found on www.neumannathletics.com.