Bates Student Article

The Bates Student, Tuesday, November 17, 2009
"Women's Hockey Starts Fast as they Blast Mt. Holyoke and Beat UMaine"
Paul Lombardi, Assistant Sports Editor

The Bates Women's hockey team got off to a fast start to the season with big wins over Mount Holyoke College and the University of Maine. The Bobcats' record dropped to 2-1 with a loss to the University of Connecticut last Sunday.

The women's club team opened the season with a dominating 7-0 road win over Mount Holyoke. Emily Bectold '13, Kathleen Boyland '11, Shauna Mulvihill '12, Lauren Slipp '10 and Kara Sullivan '10 all scored for the Bobcats. Goalie Chelsea Bolton '12 earned the shutout as she played a flawless game in the net. In a non-league match against the Unviersity of Maine last Saturday, Bates dropped the Black Bears with a resounding 4-1 victory. Racehl Laaff '10 scored two goals for Bates in the team's home opener.

Bates lost its first game of the season on Sunday against the University of Connecticut. Fatigue was a factor as the team traveled four fours to Storrs, CT, to play its second game in less than 24 hours.

The team plays a non-traditional doubleheader with Northeastern this weekend. The teams will meet at the Underhill Arena at 2:30pm on Saturday before heading south the Massachusetts to face off at 11:15am.

Game Summaries

Game summaries for the UMaine and UConn games have been posted.

UConn 4, Bates 2

The Bobcats lost 4-2 at UConn Sunday. After a well-played but scoreless first period, Bates gave up two goals late in the second. Down 3-0 midway through the third period, Bates fought back with two quick goals by Annie Cravero '13 and Kara Sullivan '10. Sammi Landino '13, Eve Boonseng '11, and Kathleen Boyland '11 all chipped in with an assist. UConn scored once more with 4:36 left in the game to put the final score at 4-2.

Bates 4, UMaine 1

Bates defeated UMaine Orono the Bobcats' first home game of the season. Rachel Laaff '10 opened the scoring in the second period, followed by a goal by Lauren Slipp '10. Diane Brackett '11 got her first goal of the season in the third period, followed quickly by another goal by Rachel Laaff. Emily Bechtold '13 contributed 2 assists, while Eve Boonseng '11 and Kathleen Boyland '11 each had one assist. UMaine capitalized on a power play opportunity with 5 minutes left, ending the game at 4-1.

Bates 7, Mount Holyoke 0

HOLYOKE, MA - In the Bobcats' first game of the season, Bates defeated Mount Holyoke 7-0. Chelsea Bolton '12 got a shutout her first game in net, and Emily Bechtold '13 kicked off her Bates career with two goals. Goals from Kara Sullivan '10, Kathleen Boyland '11, Shauna Mulvihill '12, and Lauren Slipp '10 rounded out the scoring.

2009-2010 Schedule

As always, subject to change. A calendar version of this schedule can be found here.

Sun. Nov 8 @ Mount Holyoke 3:30pm
Sat. Nov. 14 vs. UMaine 7:30pm
Sun. Nov. 15 @ UConn 3:00pm
Sat. Nov. 21 vs. Northeastern 2:30pm
Sun. Nov. 22 @ Northeastern 11:15am

Sat. Dec. 5 vs. UMass Lowell 2:30pm
Sun. Dec. 6 vs. UVM 1:30pm

Fri.- Sun. Jan. 15-17 D-II Showcase at Bates
Sat. Jan. 23 @ UVM TBD
Sun. Jan. 24 vs. Smith 1:30pm
Sat. Jan. 30 @ Smith TBD
Sun. Jan 31 vs. UConn 1:30pm

Sat. Feb 6 vs. MIT 2:30pm
Sun. Feb 7 vs. Mount Holyoke 1:30pm
Sat. - Sun. Feb. 13-14 Semi-Finals
Sat. - Sun. Feb. 20-21 Finals
Sat. Feb 27 @ Babson 9:10pm

Sat. March 6 @ MIT 2:30pm
Sun. March 7 vs. Bowdoin 4:00pm
Fri. - Sun. March 12-14 National Championships

Clinic

The Bates Men's and Women's Ice Hockey teams are hosting a youth hockey clinic from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30 at Underhill Arena. There will be a 6-7pm session for players aged 5-9, and a 7:15-8:15pm session for 10-14 year olds. Both sessions are open to boys and girls, and the cost is $75 for the week.

To sign up, print the attached pdf and fill out both the registration section and the Parental Consent Form. Mail both forms with to $75 payment (cash or check made out to Bates Preseason Hockey Clinic) to:

Preseason Hockey Clinic
c/o Lauren Slipp
734 Bates College
Lewiston, ME 04240