BLAINE, Minn. - The Bethel women's hockey team suffered its first shootout loss of the season in the opening game against the College of Saint Benedict on Friday. A scoreless tie through three periods and overtime earned BU at least one point in the MIAC standings. The Bennies took the shootout 2-1, gaining the extra point for conference points. Bethel moves to 3-3-1 overall and 2-2-1 in the MIAC.
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Royals' goaltender
Anna Hanson stopped 25 shots in total including 10 in the third period and seven in overtime.
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The Royal penalty kill came up big to keep the score tied going 4-for-4 on the night stopping six shots in total and killing off a critical late overtime body checking penalty to send the game to a shootout.
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In the shootout the Bennies struck first on their second attempt, but the Royals were able to answer on a shootout goal from junior forward
Abbie DeLong to tie the shootout at one a piece. The Bennies would score on their next shot attempt and the Royals would be unable to answer, sealing the shootout victory for Saint Ben's.
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The Royals look to split the series tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. heading to MAC Arena in St. Cloud for another battle with the Bennies.
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