Women's hockey downs Hamline 4-3

Mike Ludwig
January 18, 2009

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - St. Olaf claimed a 4-3 MIAC women's hockey win over visiting Hamline University on Sunday at Northfield Ice Arena.

Kim McClintick had a goal and assist for the Oles, who moved to .500 for the first time this season with the win.

McClintick scored the Oles' first goal on a feed from Lauren Tomford at 5:56 of the first. Tomford then found Kristen Latta 45 seconds later to make it 2-0.

Hamline's Kate Raasch brought the game within a goal with 2:57 left in the period.

Kari McClintick and Kayla Hill then added second period goals to give the Oles a three-goal advantage.

St. Olaf (5-5-3, 5-4-1 MIAC), undefeated in its last four (3-0-1), will play UW-Stevens Point on Tuesday before meeting Saint Mary's in a home-and-home series on Friday and Saturday.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.