FAIRPORT, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher women's ice hockey team opened the 2026-27 season with a 4-0 shutout victory over Neumann University on Friday at the Rochester Ice Center. The Cardinals improved to 1-0 overall, while the Knights fell to 0-1.
How It Happened
The Cardinals got off to a strong start, scoring twice in the opening period. More than 15 minutes into the game, sophomore forward Keira Reckley found the back of the net off assists from senior forward Cameran Evans and sophomore forward Sophie Grant. Less than two minutes later, freshman forward Avery Szczesek doubled Fisher's lead with assists from sophomore forward Alexandra Hemingway and junior defender Cordelia Wemyss.
The Cardinals maintained their 2-0 advantage through the second period. Fisher recorded 19 shots on goal in the period, while its defense limited Neumann to just two shots.
Fisher extended its lead early in the third period when freshman forward Caroline Schriefer scored two minutes into the frame. Freshman forwards Hailey Baughan and Lauren Garsin recorded assists on the goal. With less than two minutes remaining in regulation, Schriefer and Hemingway assisted on Baughan's goal to seal the 4-0 victory.
Game Notes
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Schriefer and Baughan each recorded two points on one goal and one assist. Both recorded their first collegiate goals.
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Szczesek scored her first collegiate goal.
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Garsin recorded her first collegiate assist.
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Hemingway tallied two assists for her first points as a Cardinal.
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Reckley, Grant and Evans each recorded their first points of the season.
Up Next
The Cardinals will face Neumann University again on Saturday, Oct. 31, at noon at the Rochester Ice Center in Fairport, New York.
