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ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – The College of Saint Benedict hockey team returns from break for nonconference action to host this weekend's tournament. The Blazers welcome UW-Stevens Point, Marian University, and Hamline University to the tournament, which runs Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7, in St. Cloud. All four games will be played at Ritschie Arena at the MAC.
The Schedule
Friday, Jan. 6: Hamline vs Marian, 5:30 p.m.
Saint Benedict vs UW-Stevens Point, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7: Hamline vs UW-Stevens Point, Noon
Saint Benedict vs Marian, 2 p.m.
About Hamline
Hamline is 6-4 overall and 3-1 on the road heading into this weekend's tournament. The last time the Pipers played, they lost 3-2 in overtime to UW-Eau Claire on Dec. 7. Darby Dodds leads the team with nine goals and 13 points, and Bre Simon has seven goals and 12 points. Annie Juergens leads the Pipers in net with 253 saves and a .930 save percentage.
About UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point is 5-4-1 overall and 3-2-1 on the road heading into this weekend's tournament. The last time the Pointers played, they lost 3-1 to Saint Mary's on Dec. 10. Cara Lemirande and Ali Biagini both lead the team with 10 points each, and Ellie Punnett has six assists and eight points. Sydney Conley leads the Pointers in net with 163 saves and a .948 save percentage.
About Marian
Marian is 4-7-1 overall and 1-4-1 on the road heading into this weekend's tournament. The last time the Sabres played, they tied UW-Eau Claire 1-1 on Dec. 10. Ally Fox and Hailey Miller both lead the team with five goals each, and Rian Lennon has six assists and eight points. Lindsey Strainis leads the Sabres in net with 275 saves and a .902 save percentage.
Who to Watch
Julia Carle is fifth in the MIAC with 180 saves through seven appearances. Senior forward Eli Marvin currently leads the MIAC with 16 points and 10 goals, and she is tied for fifth in Division III with 1.00 goals per game. Brigette Miller and Stephanie Kirk both have six assists this season.
The Storyline
After winning two games to start the season and scoring 22 goals in its first four games, CSB's offense has slowed down. The team snapped a seven-game losing streak in its last game with a 2-1 win over Concordia University Wisconsin on Dec. 10. Two nonconference wins this weekend would be a good momentum boost for the team before resuming the conference season Thursday, Jan. 12, when CSB hosts St. Olaf College at 7:30 p.m. in St. Cloud.
