NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale women's ice hockey team took care of business in the opening round of the Nutmeg Classic, routing Sacred Heart 10-0. The Bulldogs bested their in-state opponents in the first semifinal matchup of the afternoon at Ingalls Rink thanks to a six-point performance from sophomore Gracie Gilkyson.

With the win, Yale improves to 6-5 overall this season. They will play the winner of Quinnipiac and UConn on Saturday evening in the championship game. Action is set to begin at 6 p.m. following the consolation matchup between Sacred Heart and the loser of the aforementioned game.

Scoring Summary

• P1, 9:29 | GOAL! After Gilkyson forced a turnover near center ice, the defender skated into the attacking area and delivered a cross-ice pass to Stainton. The first year glided into the slot and after a quick deke, found the back of the net with a backhanded shot.
• P1, 18:50 | GOAL! The Bulldogs' first line came up big near the end of the opening stanza. After Elle Hartje dug the puck out from the boards, she passed to Stainton who somehow found DiAntonio with a no-look dish. DiAntonio finished the smooth play with an easy wrister to extend the Bulldogs' lead.
• P2, 13:58 | GOAL! Anja Trummer got into the goal column with a beautiful backhander to increase the Bulldogs lead.
• P2, 17:14 | GOAL! Vita Poniatovskaia got in on the action, scoring off an assist from Gilkyson.
• P3, 4:39 | GOAL! Jordan Ray added one to extend the lead to 5-0.
• P3, 6:49 | GOAL! The Bulldogs increased its advantage to 6-0 after Stephanie Stainton sent home a rebound shot for her second goal of the game.
• P3, 9:00 | GOAL! Gilkyson turned from distributor to scorer, netting the Bulldogs' seventh goal of the game on a short-handed effort.
• P3, 13:19 | GOAL! On the power play, Ellie Reiter found the back of the net for her first goal of the season and the Bulldogs' eighth of the game.
• P3, 18:29 | GOAL! DiAntonio scored her second goal of the game.
• P3, 19:01 | GOAL! Ray also became a multi-goal scorer adding the 10th and final goal for Yale in the last minute.

Game Notes

• The 10 goals scored by the Bulldogs were the most of the season.
• Gilkyson tallied six total points, including five assists.
• Yale goaltender Anna Phillips started her first collegiate game, recording a shutout and 16 saves.
• Three Bulldogs tallied multiple goals: Jordan Ray, Stephanie Stainton, and Carina DiAntonio.
• Yale dominated the faceoff battle, winning 42-of-55.
• The Bulldogs are 6-0 against Sacred Heart over their past six matchups, outscoring the Pioneers 50-2 during that span.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will play either Quinnipiac or UConn in the championship game of the Nutmeg Classic on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m.