NEWPORT, R.I. (Saturday, November 9, 2024)-- Salve Regina University women's ice hockey defeated Salem State University for the second day in a row with two goals from captain Riley Esposito on Alumni Day. 

The Seahawks jumped right to action with a goal from Esposito 1:27 into the first period. Esposito went on to score again to begin period two. Emily Wroblewski added to the tally with an unassisted power play goal in the third period. Wroblewsk made it to the back of the net just seconds before the Vikings' tripping power play was up to expire. Salem State did manage a goal against the home team with less than five minutes left to play. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 3, Salem State 0
Records: Salve Regina (3-1-0, 2-0-0 NEHC), Salem State (1-2-0, 0-2-0 NEHC)
History: The Seahawks beat the Vikings 4-2 last season. Yesterday, the Seahawks shutout the Vikings 4-0. 

NOTEWORTHY

• Salve Regina outshot Salem State 23-9. 
• The teams were equivalent with 24-24 face off wins. 
• Seahawk goalie Livia Krzywulak played in net for 59:45, only leaving the ice in the case of a delayed penalty call on the Vikings. She made eight saves.

ON THE HORIZON
Next Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. women's ice hockey hosts NEHC opponent Norwich University at the Cabot-Harman Ice Center.