BOX SCORE

Scoring three quick goals in the first period the College of Saint Benedict never looked back en route to their second conference victory; a 3-1 win over Hamline tonight at the Municipal Athletic Complex.

Senior forward Gretchen Leyendecker (Rochester, MN, Lourdes) broke open the scoreless tie when her shot found the back of the net just four minutes into play. Leyendecker was assisted on the play by sophomore forward Alexandra Carlson (Prior Lake, MN, Academy of Holy Angels). 

Late in the first period, junior forward Kerri Graske (Stillwater, MN, Stillwater Area) scored what proved to be the game winner when her shot slipped past the Hamline goalie for her team leading fifth goal of the season. Graske was assisted on the play by senior forward Holly Reinking (Maple Grove, MN, Elk River), who recorded her fifth assist on the year.

Already leading 2-0, the Blazers padded their lead when sophomore forward Ashley Olson (Fairmont, MN, Fairmont High School) faked most everyone in the arena out, including the Pipers goalie, poking the puck in the open net for the 3-0 lead.

Senior goalie Abbie Helminen (Brighton, MI, Brighton (Belle Tire)) started in net for the Blazers, collecting 20 saves while being a goal short of her first shutout of the season.

The Blazers dominated on both sides of the ice racking up 20 shots on net while winning the faceoff battle 38-22.

Saint Benedict is on the road tomorrow as they finish their two-game series with Hamline. The 7 pm game is being played at Warner Coliseum within the Minnesota State Fair Grounds.