FAIRFIELD, Conn. (11/23/2024) - The Sacred Heart Pioneers proved too mighty for the Franklin Pierce women's ice hockey team as the Ravens were shutout 4-0 Saturday, slipping into a four-game losing skid.  

Score: Franklin Pierce 0, Sacred Heart 4 

Records: Franklin Pierce 6-8-0 (6-6-0 NEWHA), Sacred Heart 11-3-0 (10-2-0 NEWHA) 

Location: Martire Family Arena, Fairfield, CT. 

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Pioneers struck first as Isabella Chaput scored off a feed from Ally Cohen, putting Sacred Heart up 1-0. The Pioneers struck again a few minutes later on the penalty kill. Kate Helgeson stole the puck and scored on the breakaway to extend the lead to two goals. 

• No one scored in the second period, but both teams had created many opportunities. The Pioneers outshot the Ravens 15-14 in the second period alone. 

• The Pioneers then took complete control of the third period, scoring two more goals. Savannah Popick scored only a minute into the period and Paige McNeill scored a couple minutes after that. The Pioneers hung on to their 4-0 and secured the sweep. 

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS 

• The Pioneers outshot the Ravens 39-27. They were most dominant in the third period, outshooting the Ravens 16-2 in the final twenty minutes. 

• Both teams struggled on the power play, going 0-3 with the extra skater. However, the one special teams goal came short-handed on a Ravens power play scored by Kate Helgeson unassisted.  

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS 

The Ravens will look to snap their losing streak before the Thanksgiving break in another home game against the Post Eagles on Tuesday. Puck drop is set for 7 pm on November 26th at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena.