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Women’s Hockey Set for Home-and-Home with Holy Cross
1/3/2019 5:00:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey
STORRS, Conn. – Riding in on a two game win streak, the Huskies resume Hockey East competition with a home-and-home series against Holy Cross. UConn will host the Crusaders on Friday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Freitas Ice Forum. The Huskies will close out the series on Saturday, Jan. 5 in Worcester, Mass. at 2 p.m.
How to Follow…
Live Stream: vs. Holy Cross | at Holy Cross
Live Stats: vs. Holy Cross | at Holy Cross
Twitter: @UConnWHOC
Opponent and Series History…
- The Huskies and Crusaders have met on the ice five times, with Holy Cross holding a 4-1 advantage in the all-time series.
- In the first meeting between the two schools earlier this season, UConn beat Holy Cross in dominating fashion as the team skated away with a 7-2 victory.
- Holy Cross enters the contest with a 1-16-2 overall record and a 1-12- mark in WHEA competition. The Crusaders last hit the ice on Dec. 7, suffering a 4-1 setback at Providence.
- Carlie Magier leads the team in goals (5) and points (6), while Julie Matthias and Emma Lange each boast a team high four assists.
- Jada Brenon (11 gms) and Julia Pelletier (10 gms) have split time between the pipes for the Crusaders. Together, the two netminders sport a 4.33 goals-against average and a .887 save percentage.
Last Time Out…
ICYMI: We closed out 2018 with dominating 4-1 victory over Dartmouth! Check out the game highlight's and recap below??
— UConn Women's Hockey (@UConnWHOC) December 31, 2018
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Leading the Pack…
Chris Mackenzie enters his sixth season as the coach of the Huskies. Mackenzie has been an instrumental part in turning the program around and in 2015-16, Mackenzie coached UConn to their first winning season since 2010.
