OSWEGO, N.Y. – The Oswego State women's ice hockey team hosted the Hamilton Continentals tonight in a non-conference matchup. Oswego played a great defensive game, only allowing one goal on six powerplay opportunities. Although they played great defensively, it was not enough as they fell to the Continentals 2-1.  Rachael Farmer kept her team in the game by making multiple grade-A saves down the stretch. The game included fast-paced, end-to-end action throughout.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Hamilton 2  |  Oswego 1
• Location:   Oswego, N.Y. – Marano Campus Center
• Records:  Hamilton 10-6-0  |  Oswego 9-5-3

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Halfway through the first period, the Lakers and Continentals were tied after constant end-to-end action.
• With 8:51 remaining in the first period, the Lakers went on their first penalty kill. Rachael Farmer came up with multiple saves during the PK to keep the game scoreless.  
• With 1:09 remaining in the first, on the powerplay, the Lakers broke the tie on a Megan Teachout shot that was deflected by Eryn Stewart, for her seventh goal of the season.
• At the 13:49 mark of the second period, Hamilton kept the net-pressure on, as they put a third-chance rebound home, tying the game at one on the powerplay.
• The goal was scored by Maura Holden, her second of the season and assisted by Freshman Jess Eccleston, making it her first career collegiate point.
• After two periods, the game remained tied at one, the shots totaled at 26 for Hamilton and seven for Oswego. 
• 15:48 into the third period the Continentals took the lead with a pass from Allie Curry to Michaela Giuttari, who tapped the puck in the net in stride. 
• With a last-ditch effort from the Lakers by pulling their goalie, giving them the 5-on-3 advantage late, they were unable to capitalize. 
• Farmer through two periods recorded 25 saves and finished with 31. 
• Leading Oswego in the faceoff circle was Amber Thomas, going 8-for-12, followed by Morgan Shines (5-for-9) and Natalie Giglio (4-for-9) 
• The Lakers played a team game, having 11 players recording a shot during the contest.

  
WHAT'S NEXT

The Lakers will travel to Morrisville for another pivotal NEWHL matchup. The mustangs currently rank fifth in the NEWHL standings. Only four points separate Oswego (#2) and Morrisville (#5). The game is set for 7 p.m. Friday, January 31.