FAIRPORT, NY – The St. John Fisher women's ice hockey team blanked SUNY Canton 3-0 on Saturday at the Rochester Ice Center, led by a two-goal performance from Sophie Grant. The Cardinals improved to 5-9-1, while the Roos dropped to 9-5-1.

How it Happened

The Cardinals opened the scoring just under 16 minutes into the first period when Brooklyn Joyce set up Cameran Evans, who fired a shot home.

With less than two minutes remaining in the second period, the Cardinals extended its lead as Eibhleann Knox and Alayana Denofrio assisted Grant, giving the Cardinals a two-goal advantage heading into the final period.

With ten seconds remaining in regulation, the Cardinals sealed the win when Grant scored an empty-net goal for her second of the game.

Game Notes

• Evans has scored in back-to-back games.

• Grant tallied two goals for her first multi-goal game of the season.

• Freshman defenders Denofrio and Joyce each recorded the first assist of their collegiate careers.

• Goaltender Brynn Bacak made 42 saves, marking her fourth game this season with 40 or more saves.

Up Next

The Cardinals will face Manhattanville University on Friday, Jan. 23, at 3:00 p.m. at the Rochester Ice Center in Fairport, N.Y.