OSWEGO, N.Y. – The Oswego State Women's Ice Hockey team celebrated senior night with a 3-1 victory over NEWHL opponent SUNY Canton. Sophomore Kyleigh Grugin scored the game winning goal in the third period for the Lakers. 

THE BASICS

Final Score:  Oswego 3, Canton 1 

Location:  Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall, Oswego, N.Y.

Records:  Oswego 13-7-1 (10-4-1 NEWHL), Canton 12-8-1, (6-8-1 NEWHL)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Laker offense started off strong after the puck drop, putting 11 shots up within the game's first six minutes. 
• Freshman Ashlyn McGrath kicked off the scoring for the Lakers at 6:46 in the first frame, putting home a rebound from a Rachel Corbett slapshot. Fellow Freshman Rylee Preston was also credited with an assist.
• Both teams exchanged numerous shots for the next ten minutes of the period, but we're unable to capitalize. 
• At 16:05, the Roos knotted the game on a shot from the blue line that trickled into the net.
• Oswego received three power-play chances in the second period, and fired 12 shots during the opportunities,  but failed to break the tie.
• Between the first two periods, the Lakers outshot the Roos 54-11, and won the faceoff battle 22-11.
• Two minutes into the third period, Sophomore Morgan Shines set up Grugin in front of the net and beat the Canton goalie with a top-shelf goal to tilt the scoreboard in the Laker's favor.
• Canton received a power-play halfway through the  frame, but a clutch Oswego penalty kill protected the one-goal lead.
• At the 12:36 mark, Avery Webster fired a shot on goal which was rebounded by Simone Bednarik and finally finished off by Ariella Haas, extending the lead to 3-1. 
• Canton would go scoreless throughout the remainder of the senior night contest. 

WHAT'S NEXT

Oswego will hit the road for a 7:00 PM matchup versus conference opponent Potsdam on February 15.

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