MIDDLETOWN, R.I. -- The Salve Regina University women's ice hockey team was shutout 2-0 to the Western New England Univeristy at Howard Rink on Saturday after three high-effort periods. 

The Seahawks held a defensive battle through the first period, with neither team finding the back of the net through one. Salve Regina's penalty kill was tested early, but the defense and goaltending stood firm. 

In the second period, Western New England broke the stalemate at 2:14 on the power play, beating the Salve netminder to make it 1-0. The Seahawks responded by creating offensive opportunities, outshooting the visitor 11-7 in the second frame. The third period saw the Golden Bears add an insurance goal at 14:25, but the Seahawks continued to generate momentum and contest every puck down the stretch. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Western New England 2, Salve Regina 0
Records: Salve Regina (9-10-0), Western New England (11-6-0)

NOTEWORTHY

• Salve Regina outshot Western New England 33-19.
• Sydney Baxter made 17 saves.

ON THE HORIZON
The Seahawks are back home at Howard Rink to host Nichols College on Friday, January 30, at 8 p.m.