Huskies stymied by No. 1 Badgers in WCHA opener

Saturday, October 9

Madison, Wis.

2:00 p.m. CST

St. Cloud State

2-1-0, 0-1-0

Wisconsin

5-0-0, 1-0-0

St. Cloud St.

Wisconsin

Photo by: Kylie Macziewski

10/9/2021 5:55:00 PM | Women's Hockey

Box Score

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Women's Hockey fell 6-0 to No. 1 Wisconsin in their WCHA opener on Saturday at LaBahn Arena. The Huskies were outshot 49-19 in the game. Goaltender Emma Polusny made 41 saves on 44 shots, while freshman Dayle Ross blocked four shots to pace the team. Wisconsin scored their opening goal late in the second period before finding the back of the net five times in the closing frame. Notably, the Huskies' penalty kill stifled the Badgers on all four chances.

TURNING POINT

Wisconsin scored five goals in the third, taking the game over.

TOP HUSKIES

•   Emma Polusny stopped 41-of-44 shots.
•   Dayle Ross blocked a team-high four shots.
•   Olivia Cvar, Allie Cornelius and Taylor Lind tied for the Huskies lead with three shots on goal.

NOTES

•   St. Cloud State's penalty kill eliminated all four Badgers power plays.
•   SCSU outblocked Wisconsin 18-10.
•   Jenniina Nylund won double-digit faceoffs for the third straight game to open 2021-22.

QUOTABLES

St. Cloud State Women's Hockey Head Coach Steve Macdonald

"Thought we played a very strong first period and competed well on pucks. We got through some key moments early in the second on the penalty kill but then seemed to give them more time – which you can't do against the top team in the country. We look forward to the opportunity to compete again tomorrow."

UP NEXT

St. Cloud State closes their series at Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. CST. The game will be streamed live on B1G+ as well as 97.5 FM RadioX, with links available on the SCSU Women's Hockey schedule page.

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