ST. CLOUD, Minn. – After surrendering a two-goal lead, the Bethel Royals women's hockey tallied a late third period goal giving the Royals a 3-2 win over Saint Ben's and a weekend split with the Bennies.
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The Royals found the back of the net first at the 10:33 mark of the opening period. The goal came courtesy of Linsey Albers– her third of the season – coming on the power play. It would be BU's only shot of the period while the Bennies tallied nine on frame.
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With just 34 seconds remaining in the second period
Alison Hoerer lit up the lamp giving the Royals a comfortable two goal lead heading into the third.
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The Bennies answered back however, with their first goal of the game coming at the 4:13 mark of the third. The Royals then surrender the game tying goal on the penalty kill at the with just over four minutes to go in the third. Â
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For a second straight night the Royals appeared to be headed for overtime when with just 62 seconds remaining
Abbie DeLong scored the game winning go-ahead goal for the Royals.
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Goaltender
Anna Hanson stopped 41 shots on 43 attempts, earning her fourth win of the season and a .936 save percentage.
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The Royals now head home for a matchup with Northland College on Tuesday, Dec.5 at Bethel University Arena puck drop is set for 7 p.m.
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