Wildcats Score Two Third-Period Goals to Tie BU, 2-2

Sunday, October 29

Durham, N.H.

2 PM

University of New Hampshire

5-1-2, 3-1-2WHEA

Boston University

1-5-1, 1-5-1WHEA

OT 1

Boston University

New Hampshire

Amy Schlagel

Photo by: Vincent Dejana

10/29/2017 5:05:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey

Box Score Highlights

DURHAM, N.H.- Trailing 2-0 in the third period, sophomore forward Meghara McManus and senior defender Amy Schlagel each netted a goal for the Wildcats as the University of New Hampshire women's hockey team tied Boston University, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon at the Whittemore Center.

UP NEXT

The Wildcats host Vermont on Friday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN3. All fans can purchase tickets at the Whittemore Center Box Office, online at UNHWildcats.com or by calling 603-862-4000.

Score: New Hampshire 2 (5-1-2, 3-1-2 WHEA), Boston University 2 (1-5-1, 1-5-1 WHEA)
Location: Durham, N.H. (Whittemore Center)
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 2:00 p.m.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Terriers took a very early lead with a Victoria Bach wrist shot goal only 18 seconds into the matchup.
After a power play goal from Kristina Schuler at 15:55, the Terriers held a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period.
After a scoreless second period, McManus put the 'Cats on the board with a power play goal at 4:34 in the third period. Senior forward Carlee Toews and sophomore defender Tori Howran recorded assists on the goal.
Within seconds of 4-on-3 power play action, Schlagel found the back of the net at 13:14 in the third to even the score at 2-2. Sophomore forward Taylor Wenczkowski and junior forward Marie-Jo Pelletier had assists on the equalizer.
Neither team was able to find the back of the net in overtime for the 2-2 final score.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

BU's Corrine Schroeder recorded 42 saves, while freshman goaltender Ava Boutilier recorded 34.
New Hampshire won 33 face offs to BU's 31.
UNH went 2-6 on the power play, while BU went 1-6.
McManus was credited for a game-high six blocks. Pelletier had five blocks.
The Wildcats outshot the Terriers, 44-36.
Sophomore forward Carlee Turner won a game-high 15 faceoffs.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE