St. Olaf women knocked out of playoffs with loss to Wildcats

Mike Ludwig
February 23, 2013

ST. PAUL, Minn. - St. Catherine University held off St. Olaf for a 3-2 MIAC women's hockey win on Saturday, ending the Oles' chances at a playoff bid.

St. Olaf had goals from Margot Fleming and Devyn Hotho in the loss. Fleming gave St. Olaf a 1-0 lead at 7:19 of the first on an assist from Nicole Stumpf. Hotho's goal broke a 1-1 tie early in the third period.

SCU scored twice in the final nine minutes to get the win. Zoe Verkerke tied the game at 2-2 at the 11-minute mark and Hallie Paschke got the game-winner on the power play with 3:37 left in regulation.

St. Olaf had chances down the stretch, but Wildcat goaltender had 15 of her 35 saves in the final period to secure the victory.

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