Syracuse Edges Lindenwood 2-1 in AHA Battle

Friday, November 22

St. Charles, MO

5 pm

Syracuse University

5-9-0, 3-2-0

Lindenwood

2-12-1, 1-4-0

Syracuse

Lindenwood

11/22/2024 9:08:00 PM | Ice Hockey

Box Score

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. – The Syracuse University women's ice hockey team secured a 2-1 victory over Lindenwood in an Atlantic Hockey America matchup Friday evening at Centene Community Ice Center.

Syracuse (5-9-0, 3-2-0 AHA) struck first with an unassisted goal from Peyton Armstrong, followed by Charli Kettyle's go-ahead score with assists from Bryn Saarela and Jackson Kinsler to double the lead. Goalkeeper Allie Kelley was a standout in the net, making 30 saves across 60 minutes, shutting down the Lions' hopes of a comeback. Kelley's fellow captain, Tatum White, hit a career milestone, recording her 1,000th faceoff win and ending the night with 1,007.

Lindenwood (2-12-1, 1-4-0 AHA) narrowed the gap with a goal by Zsofia Pazmandi, assisted by Molly Henderson and Tatem Starlight-Yellowfly. Lindenwood goalie Anna Larose tallied 20 saves, including nine in the first period, six in the second period, and five in the third.

How it Happened

The first period was a defensive battle, with Lindenwood firing 11 shots, but Syracuse's defense held the Lions off the board.
The Orange broke through first as late in the second as Armstrong launched a shot past the Lions' goalie, giving Syracuse a 1-0 lead with just 18 seconds left in the second.
At the 8:17 mark in the final period, Kettyle capitalized on a power play, finding the net to extend Syracuse's lead to 2-0. Saarela and Kinsler picked up assists with the advantage.
Lindenwood responded with an even-strength goal as Henderson set up Pazmandi to put the Lions on the board.
In the final minute, Lindenwood pulled its goalie and launched a trio of shots, but Syracuse's goalie Kelley stood tall in net, sealing the Orange's 2-1 victory.

Behind the Numbers.

Sami Gendron led with three blocks and Charlotte Hallett stayed close behind with two blocks on the night.
Kelley made 30 saves on the night at a 96.8 percent clip.
The 'Cuse defense stood firm on the penalty kill, preventing Lindenwood from capitalizing on any of its three power play chances.
The Orange scored on their only power play chances as well.

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