Final Score From Saturday, November 15th
Ohio State 7
Minnesota State 3
Three of the best players in Women's College Hockey roared down the ice sheet. The rush ended in a picture perfect goal that certainly made my day. I'll bet it made your day too. And if Clint Eastwood is ever foolish enough to challenge these Women, they'll make his day as well.
See the #1 Star(s) for the rest of the story.
On a day in which Ohio State dominated the Face-Off Circle, Ava went a very respectable 8 for 17. #28 also had the Secondary Assist on the initial Maverick Goal. Overall, Guillemette was a force to be reckoned with up and down the ice.
Ohio State Honorable Mention: Sanni Vanhanen
Sanni posted a Hat Trick of Assists. That was the foundation of a very solid Saturday performance.
#3 Star: Makayla Moran, Minnesota State
Makayla pounded the puck into the Buckeye net for the first Maverick Tally. 'Twas a great individual effort that initially appeared to be Unassisted. As on Friday, Mankato pulled even at 1 after surrendering an Early Bird Goal.
Overall, Moran's +/- was Even. Not bad on a day when your team loses by 4 goals.
#2 Star: Sara Swiderski, Ohio State
Another 3 point outing for Sara, giving her 6 points on the weekend. This time Swiderski provided a goal and two assists. Very solid production.
But do you know which stat really leaps off the page? Sara was +5 on Saturday. That didn't just lead all players. It dwarfed all players.
#1 Star: (tie) Jocelyn Amos, Ohio State; Joy Dunne, Ohio State; and Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
We honor Jocelyn, Joy & Hilda for pulling off one of the best goals of the season. When scored, it appeared to be an insurance goal. Ultimately it matured into the GWG, as a result of the Mankato comeback.
Emma Peschel had just scored to put the Buckeyes up 3-1. Riding the adrenaline from the Peschel tally, the three top stars charged forward. For a discouraging moment, it looked like the rush might sputter. But Svensson was having none of that. With quick-thinking, precise placement, Hilda nudged the puck ahead to Dunne. Next came Joy's cross-slot pass to Amos, beating the remaining 'D' and putting Jocelyn in alone on the Mankato keeper. Jocelyn skillfully got the keeper to commit, and pulled the puck across the slot. Then came a backhand tap-in to fill the waiting net.
Naturally the contributions of our Saturday heroes goes well beyond that single goal, amazing as it was. Consider:
Amos had 5 SOG. Along with Kassidy Carmichael, that led all players. Jocelyn had an extraordinary evening in the Face-Off Circle, going 23 of 28. That's a win rate of 82.1%.
The rematch gave Joy a turn to be the Early Bird. Dunne broke the ice at 2:26 of the 1st Period.
As it happens, Hilda knows a little something about Face-Offs as well, going 7 of 9. Svensson's win rate? 77.8%. Outstanding, just like the Amos number.
This trio of players comprised the starting forward line. Will this line remain intact for the long haul? Only the coaching brain trust knows for sure. But my heart wants more.
Next Stargazing: The Showdown With Wisconsin on December 5th & 6th. Meanwhile, If Anyone Travels To Either Duluth Or DC, Please Post. Finally, On November 27th, We Formally Thank The Buckeyes For A Fine Start To The 2025-26 Season.
Ohio State 7
Minnesota State 3
Amos, Dunne & Svensson Combine To Make Our Day
Three of the best players in Women's College Hockey roared down the ice sheet. The rush ended in a picture perfect goal that certainly made my day. I'll bet it made your day too. And if Clint Eastwood is ever foolish enough to challenge these Women, they'll make his day as well.
See the #1 Star(s) for the rest of the story.
Three Stars of the Game: Decidedly Unofficial & Just For Fun
Minnesota State Honorable Mention: Ava Guillemette
On a day in which Ohio State dominated the Face-Off Circle, Ava went a very respectable 8 for 17. #28 also had the Secondary Assist on the initial Maverick Goal. Overall, Guillemette was a force to be reckoned with up and down the ice.
Ohio State Honorable Mention: Sanni Vanhanen
Sanni posted a Hat Trick of Assists. That was the foundation of a very solid Saturday performance.
#3 Star: Makayla Moran, Minnesota State
Makayla pounded the puck into the Buckeye net for the first Maverick Tally. 'Twas a great individual effort that initially appeared to be Unassisted. As on Friday, Mankato pulled even at 1 after surrendering an Early Bird Goal.
Overall, Moran's +/- was Even. Not bad on a day when your team loses by 4 goals.
#2 Star: Sara Swiderski, Ohio State
Another 3 point outing for Sara, giving her 6 points on the weekend. This time Swiderski provided a goal and two assists. Very solid production.
But do you know which stat really leaps off the page? Sara was +5 on Saturday. That didn't just lead all players. It dwarfed all players.
#1 Star: (tie) Jocelyn Amos, Ohio State; Joy Dunne, Ohio State; and Hilda Svensson, Ohio State
We honor Jocelyn, Joy & Hilda for pulling off one of the best goals of the season. When scored, it appeared to be an insurance goal. Ultimately it matured into the GWG, as a result of the Mankato comeback.
Emma Peschel had just scored to put the Buckeyes up 3-1. Riding the adrenaline from the Peschel tally, the three top stars charged forward. For a discouraging moment, it looked like the rush might sputter. But Svensson was having none of that. With quick-thinking, precise placement, Hilda nudged the puck ahead to Dunne. Next came Joy's cross-slot pass to Amos, beating the remaining 'D' and putting Jocelyn in alone on the Mankato keeper. Jocelyn skillfully got the keeper to commit, and pulled the puck across the slot. Then came a backhand tap-in to fill the waiting net.
Naturally the contributions of our Saturday heroes goes well beyond that single goal, amazing as it was. Consider:
Amos had 5 SOG. Along with Kassidy Carmichael, that led all players. Jocelyn had an extraordinary evening in the Face-Off Circle, going 23 of 28. That's a win rate of 82.1%.
The rematch gave Joy a turn to be the Early Bird. Dunne broke the ice at 2:26 of the 1st Period.
As it happens, Hilda knows a little something about Face-Offs as well, going 7 of 9. Svensson's win rate? 77.8%. Outstanding, just like the Amos number.
This trio of players comprised the starting forward line. Will this line remain intact for the long haul? Only the coaching brain trust knows for sure. But my heart wants more.
Next Stargazing: The Showdown With Wisconsin on December 5th & 6th. Meanwhile, If Anyone Travels To Either Duluth Or DC, Please Post. Finally, On November 27th, We Formally Thank The Buckeyes For A Fine Start To The 2025-26 Season.
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