Two late goals helped the women's hockey team go undefeated in conference play this weekend, tying RPI 2-2 Friday and beating Union 1-0 Saturday. A third-period tally from forward Sarah Robson '15 brought the Bears (2-2-3, 1-2-3 ECAC) level with the Engineers (3-7-4, 1-3-2). The win against the Dutchwomen (3-9-1, 1-4-1) was the Bears' first in conference play. Strong performances from goaltenders Aubree Moore '14 and Katie Jamieson '13 helped Bruno lock down on defense and secure three points on the weekend.
Brown 2, RPI 2
After being outshot 10-5 in the first period, Bruno struck first halfway through the second frame. Co-captain Katelyn Landry '12 blasted a shot on net, forcing a save from the Engineer goalie. The rebound fell to Skyelar Siwak '12, who wristed a shot into the goal to give the Bears a 1-0 advantage.
"We definitely played more of a complete game than we have in the past," Landry said. "Our offense was a lot more effective."
But Bruno was not on top for long, and the Engineers found the back of the net just 48 seconds later to level the score at 1-1. RPI struck again less than a minute later on a power-play goal to suddenly snatch the lead with over a period left to play.
The Bears did not go down easily, finding an equalizer after some scrappy play late in the third period. Robson picked up the puck along the boards and drove toward net. She then beat her defenders and the goalie to give the Bears the 2-2 tie and earn a point from the contest.
Brown 1, Union 0
The Dutchwomen came out flying in the first period, with each of their 17 shots forcing a save from Moore.
"We came out slow in the first period," Landry said. "But we regrouped after that and just refocused from there. We got our momentum rolling, but it just took until late in the game to finally find a goal."
The breakthrough came with just 1:12 left in regulation. Janice Wang '15 carried the puck into the Union zone and centered it to Landry for the game-winner.
"Janice and I in the third period were really rolling well, creating a lot of chances," Landry said. "Once I got it, I just shot it as hard as I could."
Bruno hits the road next weekend to challenge non-league foe the University of Maine (7-5-2) Friday and Saturday in a home-and-home series.
"Getting a win under our belt — especially a league win — will give us a lot of confidence," Landry said. "We just have to stick to playing our game and keep working hard."
