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#18 Emily Olson of Gustavus Adolphus vs Augsburg (Photo by CJ Siewert)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the conclusion of week 1 in the western regions of Division III women\u2019s hockey, we saw some of the normal results we\u2019re used to, but also had some upsets on hand. It\u2019s always interesting to see how teams come out of the gate in the first weekend of regular-season action. Here\u2019s some of the key events for your week 1 west recap!<\/p>\n

Gustavus avoids a week 1 scare<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A game that should\u2019ve been highlighted on your schedules was Gustavus @ Augsburg this past Friday. Augsburg, the only team last season to defeat the Gusties in the MIAC, went into this game knowing they had a pair of tall tasks this weekend, knowing that after they get done with #1 Gustavus, they\u2019ve got #4 UW-River Falls coming to town the following afternoon for a quick turnaround.<\/p>\n

Another note in this game is with the tragic events occurring off the ice for the Gusties. You never know what role that will have in the first regular-season game back on the ice. In this game, Gustavus got the comfortable 5-1 victory which began a quick 1:01 into the game when Sophia Coltvet <\/em>scored. Brooke Power <\/em>would then net her first of two goals on the night at the 9-minute mark of the 1st, coming shorthanded.<\/p>\n

The opening period flurry didn\u2019t stop there, Kalle Reed <\/em>would add another to give Gustavus a trio of goals to end the opening frame up 3-0. Each team scored in the middle frame, Kylie Ligday <\/em>for Gustavus and Elizabeth Fagerling <\/em>for the Auggies. Power <\/em>picked up her second goal via an empty net to cap off the 5-1 victory.<\/p>\n

Gustavus led the game in shots a slim 24-23, with their star 5th year goaltender Katie McCoy <\/em>picking up the win.<\/p>\n

The Gusties return to action this week on the road vs St. Scholastica on Thursday (today) at 6pm CST and then their home opener on Saturday vs St. Scholastica at 2pm CST.<\/p>\n

Hamline? Is that you?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hamline has been a team that\u2019s struggled to get their footing since the departure of former head coach Natalie Darwitz, Minnesota \u201805. However, they picked up an eye-opening 5-0 home-shutout victory over #15 St. Norbert who was voted to finish 2nd by coaches in the NCHA this season. Norbert would win Saturday\u2019s contest 5-2 to split the series, but nonetheless, this is a great sign for the Pipers who\u2019ve been looking to get back into the NCAA tournament.<\/p>\n

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Hamline defeats #15 St. Norbert 5-0 on opening night. (Photo by Lindsey Bernardy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This team is absolutely loaded with veteran talent, their roster includes 4-5th year seniors, 6 seniors, & 9 juniors\u2026 Look out for them to potentially make some noise in the MIAC this season as they seem to have an intriguing roster.<\/p>\n

In their Friday victory, Sydney Lemke <\/em>was the star for the Pipers who scored \u2158 goals in the 2nd period. Lemke <\/em>scored at the 3:01 & 11:44 marks of the period, the second goal coming on the powerplay. She would then assist on Hamline\u2019s 3rd and 4th goals to give her a 4-point night. The Pipers led the Green Knights in shots 29-14 and goaltender Olivia Rinzel <\/em>was credited with the shutout.<\/p>\n

Another notable performance to note from this series was Courtnie Hogan <\/em>of St. Norbert who notched a hat-trick in the Saturday victory. Although the Green Knights won 5-2, they got outshot 44-21, Brynn Waismann <\/em>of Norbert had a great 42 save performance in the victory.<\/p>\n

Bethel makes some noise<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bethel Royals, coming off back-back 8-win seasons, just got a big first weekend W against a team battling atop the NCHA in Aurora who return the 2023 Laura Hurd winner Darci Matson<\/em>. Aurora won the first game 3-2, but the Royals took game two winning by the same score as the previous night 3-2, but this time in their favor.<\/p>\n

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Bethel defeated Aurora 3-2 on Saturday 10\/28\/23. (Photo by Austin Otier)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bethel jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead and eventually 3-0 lead after Kallie Abrahamson <\/em>got on the board first at the 10:05 mark of the 1st, while her teammate Megan Johnson <\/em>would then double the lead in the last minute of the 1st, scoring at the 19:12.5 mark. Abrahamson <\/em>would add the final Royal\u2019s goal early in the 2nd, her second power play goal of the game at the 3:41 mark.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d then see a Matson -> Matson goal as Darci\u2019s sister Molly Matson <\/em>assisted her to cut into the 3-goal lead which would eventually hold up for Bethel. Matson<\/em> finished the weekend with 3 points (2G, 1A).<\/p>\n

Other Notable Scores (West)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

#4 UW-River Falls defeated St. Scholastica 8-1 & Augsburg 3-1.<\/p>\n

#9 UW-Eau Claire swept Saint Benedict, winning 4-3 & 7-1.<\/p>\n

SUNY Canton swept Trine, winning 2-0 & 6-1.<\/p>\n

Saint Mary\u2019s swept Lake Forest, winning 7-0 & 8-0.<\/p>\n

St. Olaf swept UW-Stevens Point, winning 1-0 & 4-3.<\/p>\n

St. Kates & Northland split the weekend series 4-1 (STK) & 2-1 (N).<\/p>\n

UW-Superior swept Lawrence, winning 2-1 & 3-1.<\/p>\n

Concordia (Minn.) defeated U. of Dubuque 6-1.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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