ORONO, Maine - Alexis Petford scored the lone goal as the Raiders dropped a 2-1 decision to Maine on Saturday at Alfond Arena.
COACH DECOSSE'S COMMENTS
"Credit to our opponent for a well played game. They have an identity and played to it.Â
There were long stretches of time throughout the weekend where we were able to effectively assert our gameplay. We are still building towards putting together a complete 60 minutes. Eyes forward as we begin preparation leading into conference play this Friday at Dartmouth."
HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate took control early in the first period, with Alexis Petford scoring just 27 seconds after the opening faceoff, assisted by Emma Pais. This quick goal set the tone for the period, with Colgate maintaining pressure on the Black Bears' defense.
Brooke Davis, in goal for Colgate, was instrumental in keeping the Black Bears scoreless, making several key saves throughout the period. Colgate successfully killed two penalties, effectively neutralizing the Black Bears' power play opportunities. The first period concluded with Colgate leading 1-0.
Midway through the period, the Black Bears shifted the momentum with an unassisted goal by Raegan Wurm. Shortly thereafter, Lily Fetch gave the Black Bears the lead, with an assist from Isabelle Michaud, making it 2-1. Colgate continued to apply pressure, including another power play opportunity late in the period, but could not find the back of the net. The period closed with Colgate trailing 2-1.
Colgate began the third period with a series of faceoff wins, including two by Alexia Aubin, setting an aggressive tone early. Despite entering a power play at 18:17 after a penalty on the Black Bears' Frederikke Foss, Colgate was unable to capitalize, with shots from Avery Pickering and Elyssa Biederman saved by the Black Bears' goaltender, Kiia Lahtinen.
A second power play opportunity arose at 14:35 following a hooking penalty on Jaidyn Britt, but Colgate's efforts were repeatedly thwarted. Shots from Madison Cronan and Sara Stewart were saved, and the power play concluded without a change in the scoreboard.
Colgate continued to apply pressure throughout the period, with multiple attempts by Alexis Petford and Emma Pais either saved or blocked. Despite pulling their goalie for an extra skater at 2:17, Colgate was unable to alter the score. The period ended with Colgate trailing the Black Bears 2-1, as neither team managed to score.
GAME NOTES
- Petford scored just 27 seconds into the game, her fourth of the season.
- Brooke Davis made 32 saves in net for the Raiders.
- Emma Pais extended her point streak to six games.
UP NEXT
The Raiders (3-3) open up ECAC action on the road next weekend as they take on Dartmouth on Friday and Harvard on Saturday. Puck drop for both games are set for 3 p.m.
