FAIRPORT, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher women's ice hockey team earned a 4-0 victory over Neumann University on Saturday at the Rochester Ice Center, completing a sweep of the two-game series. The Cardinals improve to 2-0 overall, while the Knights fall to 0-2.

How It Happened

The Cardinals took the lead nine minutes into the opening period when sophomore forward Cecelia Stewart scored a power-play goal off an assist from sophomore defender Alayna Denofrio. Just over two minutes later, Fisher doubled its advantage as freshman forward Hailey Baughan found the back of the net on another power play, with Denofrio and freshman forward Lauren Garsin recording assists.

Fisher extended its lead in the second period. Just over two minutes into the frame, freshman forward Avery Szczesek scored off assists from sophomore forward Alexandra Hemingway and junior defender Cordelia Wemyss to give the Cardinals a 3-0 advantage.

The Cardinals capped the scoring in the final period. Five minutes into the frame, Baughan scored her second goal of the game off assists from sophomore defender Ashley Slupe and Wemyss, securing the 4-0 victory and shutout.

Game Notes

• Baughan recorded the first multi-goal game of her collegiate career and has four points through her first two collegiate games.

• Stewart scored her first goal of the season.

• Szczesek has recorded two goals through her first two collegiate games.

• Wemyss and Denofrio each recorded their first multi-assist games of the season.

• Slupe recorded her first assist as a Cardinal.

• Sophomore goaltender Elizabeth Poole made three saves to record the first shutout of her collegiate career.

Up Next

The Cardinals will host SUNY Morrisville at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Rochester Ice Center in Fairport, New York.