Games 7 + 8
Lindenwood (0-6-0, 0-0-0 AHA)
vs. Merrimack College (1-2-1, 0-0-0 Hockey East)
Match Information:
Dates: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. | Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.
Location: St. Charles, MO.
Venue: Centene Community Ice Center
Times: 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM
All-Time Series: 0-2-0.
Last Meeting: L, 1-4
Live Stats: Merrimack College @ Lindenwood
Watch: FloHockey

 Last Time Out
Lindenwood stumbled on the road last weekend dropping both matchups to Minnesota State Mankato by scores of 4-0 and 3-2. Michaela Paulinyova and Lucie Quarto both scored their first career goals in the 3-2 loss, while Maegan Cronan, Maddie Slocum, and Tatem Starlight-Yellowfly picked up their first assists of the season.

In both games against the Mavericks, Lexington Secreto and Madison Bowtell each stopped 30 or more shots. Secreto recorded another career-high performance on Friday making 41 saves, while Bowtell had 34 saves in Saturday's contest. The goaltenders for the Lions have combined for a total of 221 saves through six games, which leads the country.

The penalty kill unit has also been solid for Lindenwood, allowing just three goals on 22 power play attempts (86.4%).

About Merrimack
The Warriors come into the series with the Lions with an overall record of 1-2-1. Their lone win of the season came on September 27 as they defeated Clarkson University by a score of 5-3 at home. Merrimack is a balanced squad with five different skaters each having four points on the season, and three having two goals and two assists. Forward McKenzie Cerrato leads the Warriors in +/- with a +3 and has scored two goals through the first four games.

Last season, Merrimack College compiled a record of 9-23-4 with two of their wins coming against the Lions. Madison Bowtell had 44 saves combined in both games to lead Lindenwood in the net.
 
Stats To Know

• Freshman Forward Ellen Wigermo leads the Lions with three points (1 G, 2 A).
• Lucie Quarto and Michaela Paulinyova scored their first career goals in Saturday's game at Minnesota State Mankato.
• The Lions are averaging 14.83 blocked shots per game, ranking second in the AHA.
• Lindenwood leads the AHA and the country in total saves with 221.
• The Penalty Kill has been a strength for the Lions this season, posting a penalty kill percentage of 86.4%, ranking third in the AHA behind Penn State (86.7%) and RIT (92.3%)

Up Next
Lindenwood returns to action in two weeks as they will begin AHA play on the road at #6 Penn State starting on Friday, October 24.