Women's Ice Hockey Falls on the Road, 2-0 Against LIU

Saturday, October 17

Brooklyn, NY

7:30 PM

Sacred Heart

1-5-0, 1-3-0

LIU

2-3-1, 2-1-1

Team	1	2	3	F
Sacred Heart	0	0	0	0
LIU	0	1	1	2

Photo by: Morgan Stewart

Women's Ice Hockey Falls on the Road, 2-0 Against LIU

10/17/2026 9:37:00 PM | Women's Ice Hockey

Box Score

Sacred Heart split the series

By: Joe Verrillo

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Sacred Heart University women's ice hockey team battled hard in game two of the New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) series against the Sharks, but ultimately fell short, 2-0.

Records:
Sacred Heart: 1-5-0 (1-3-0, NEWHA)
LIU: 2-3-1 (2-1-1, NEWHA)

Top Performers:
Izzy Chaput: 10 total shots | 5 shots on goal
Brianna Morden: 8 total shots

Goaltending:
Sacred Heart: Barbora Dalecka: 2 goals against | 14 saves
LIU: Victoria Rutnik: 0 goals against | 27 saves

How it Happened:
The Pioneers came out firing in the opening 10 minutes of play, outshooting LIU 11-2 and setting the tone early. Sacred Heart continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the remainder of the period, peppering the Sharks' defense with shots. The Pioneers finished the opening frame with a 21-13 advantage in total shots, while both teams recorded eight shots on goal. On the defensive end, Dalecka and the Pioneer back line stood strong, shutting down every scoring opportunity the Sharks created. Despite the aggressive offensive effort, the game remained scoreless heading into the second period.
The second period was a similar story, as both teams continued to generate quality scoring opportunities, but neither side could find the back of the net. The Pioneers had three power-play opportunities throughout the period, looking to capitalize on the advantage and break the scoreless tie. However, it was the Sharks who struck first, finding the back of the net in the 19th minute of the period to take a 1-0 lead. Sacred Heart responded with another power-play opportunity in the final minute of the frame, firing multiple shots toward the net but coming up empty. Despite a strong offensive push, the Pioneers headed into the third period trailing 1-0.
The Pioneers entered the third period determined to find the equalizer, coming out with an aggressive offensive push. Through the first 15 minutes of the frame, Sacred Heart fired 20 shots, including nine on goal, continuing to put pressure on the LIU defense. Despite generating numerous scoring opportunities, the Pioneers were unable to break through. The Sharks eventually doubled their lead, putting Sacred Heart in a 2-0 deficit with just minutes remaining. In a final effort to mount a comeback, the Pioneers pulled their goaltender for an extra attacker and created several late scoring chances. However, the LIU defense held strong, preventing Sacred Heart from finding the back of the net.

Of Note:
The Pioneers had 27 shots on goal compared to LIU's 16
Sacred Heart had eight power-play opportunities

Up Next:
The Pioneers will return to action in two weeks when they travel to Franklin Pierce for a two-game road series over Halloween weekend. Game one is set for Friday, October 30, at 7:00 PM, followed by game two on Saturday, October 31, at 4:00 PM.