POTSDAM, N.Y.—The SUNY Potsdam women's hockey team (1-0) scored twice early and defeated King's College (0-1) 3-0 in the season opener.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Junior forward Rebecca Cain (Skaneateles, N.Y./Syracuse Valley Eagles) knocked home a rebound off a shot from junior forward Josie Purdy (White Lake, Nova Scotia/Ontario Hockey Academy) to put the Bears up 1-0 at 3:01.
• Junior defenseman Rachelle Cain (Skaneateles, N.Y./Syracuse Valley Eagles) scored a power-play goal from the right point at 5:28 to double the lead. Sophomore forward Jalynn Castro (Dexter, N.Y./Syracuse Valley Eagles) and Rebecca Cain each assisted on the goal.
• Junior defenseman Victoria Proulx (Rockland, Ontario/Post University) made it a 3-0 game at 3:49 of the third period on a shot from the right point. Junior forward Alessia Marandola (Oakville, Ontario/Oakville Jr. Hornets) and Rebecca Cain assisted on the goal.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Potsdam outshot King's 40-15 on the night.
• The Bears were 1-for-1 on the power, while killing six Monarchs man advantages.
• Rebecca Cain finished with a goal and two assists.
• Freshman goaltender Maddy Ferguson (Medicine Hat, Alberta/South Alberta Hockey Academy) stopped all 15 shots she faced for a shutout victory in her first career start.

 
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Bears are back in action tomorrow at 3 p.m. when they host Rivier University.