GENEVA, N.Y. – The Oswego State Women's Ice Hockey team dropped a close non-conference matchup at William Smith 2-1. The Lakers started quickly in the 1st period, but were overmatched with two straight Heron goals.  

THE BASICS

• Final Score:  William Smith 2, Oswego 1 
• Location:  Geneva Recreation Complex Ice Rink, Geneva, N.Y.
• Records:  William Smith 5-12-1, Oswego 8-7-1

HOW IT HAPPENED

• After each team exchanged multiple shots to start the game, Oswego scored the game's first goal at 9:44 in the first period.
• Chyne Kennedy found the net for her fifth goal of the season, as she was assisted by Ashlyn McGrath.
• The Lakers tallied 19 shots in the first period compared to the Herons' 9. 
• At 6:45 of the second period, an Oswego interference penalty provided William Smith with a 5-on-4 opportunity.
• The Herons quickly took advantage, tying the game just 22 seconds later.
• Both squads had power-play chances to round out the period, but neither could capitalize.
• Just 1:59 into the 3rd period, William Smith broke the stalemate and took a quick 2-1 lead.
• Oswego was provided with a power-play opportunity at 3:22, and the Herons at 5:37, but again neither were able to find the back of the net.
• After multiple minutes of scrappy play, the Lakers continued to control the shot category, but struggled to even the scoreboard.
• The Lakers emptied the net with 1:32 remaining and rattled off six shots but came up empty at the final buzzer. 
• Oswego dominated in shots, shots-on-goal, and faceoffs, but abnormally could not capitalize on the power-play.

WHAT'S NEXT

The Lakers host conference opponent Morrisville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday Jan. 28 in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena.

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