The Lindenwood women's hockey team (2-9-3, 0-4-0 CHA) return to action to take on St. Cloud State (3-10-1, 0-10-0 WCHA) for a two-game series this weekend. The Lions and Huskies will start the weekend with a 6:07 p.m. puck drop on Friday night, and will conclude the season series on Saturday for a 7:07 p.m. game time in St. Cloud, Minn.
Lindenwood was idle last weekend, after going 0-1-1 against St. Cloud State on November 15 and 16 at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Mo. Lindenwood opened the weekend with a goal by
Gigi Pora at the 9:44 mark of the first period. The two teams trade goals through the second period, but neither team could gain the edge in the 2-2 tie.
The Huskies came out swinging in the second game, boasting a four-goal lead halfway through the second period. The Lions struggled to find offensive production in the 5-1 loss to close out the weekend.
Lindenwood is led by
Megan Wagner who has accumulated five points on the season. Wagner leads the team in goals with three, while
Sierra Burt,
Courtney Ganske, and
Kirsten Martin have registered a team high three assists each.
Annika Asplundh has been the primary goaltender for the Lions, posting a .911 save percentage and a 3.34 goals against average in her 11 starts.
Sophie Wolf has appeared in four games, making 115 saves for a .913 save percentage.
The Huskies have three players with nine points each, while Hallie Theodosopoulos has netted six goals. Emma Polusny has carried the weight between the pipes, registering an .899 save percentage with a 3.37 goals against average in her 11 starts.