CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – No. 9/10 Harvard (8-3-0, 5-3-0 ECAC Hockey) scored three goals in the game's opening four minutes on its way to a commanding 5-0 victory over Union (2-15-1, 0-9-0 ECAC Hockey) on Friday night at Bright-Landry Hockey Center. 
 
Kristin Della Rovere, Dominique Petrie, Becca Gilmore, Taze Thompson and Anne Bloomer notched a goal apiece for Harvard, while first-year netminder, Alex Pellicci, recorded her first career shutout in just her second collegiate start. 
 
The game began with a flurry as Harvard got the scoring started just 44 seconds in when junior Kristin Della Rovere was the beneficiary of a well-placed pass by Becca Gilmore. Less than two minutes later, senior Dominique Petrie scored her sixth of the season, snapping a one-timer off a dish from Keely Moy into the back of the cage. The Crimson would go on to score its third goal at 3:44 in period number one as Gilmore beat Union goalie Olivia Rinzel to make it 3-0. Harvard's offense remained relentless and was able to strike for the fourth time at 12:46 when a shot from defender Maryna Macdonald produced a rebound that was swept home by first-year Taze Thompson. A change in net ensued for the Dutchwomen, with Sophie Matsoukas entering the game. 
 
The frenetic pace eased a bit in period number two. The frame's only goal was scored on the power play by Harvard's Anne Bloomer, who capitalized on a rebound in front for her seventh goal this season and sixth in the last seven games. Union had an opportunity of its own late in the second period when it earned a five-on-three power play chance, but the Dutchwomen were unable to convert before the two-skater advantage was thwarted by a Union penalty. 
 
No goals were scored in the game's final 20 minutes despite Harvard firing 15 shots on goal. 
 
Harvard Highlights

• In just the second start of her career, Alex Pellicci posted her first career shutout. Pellicci made 22 saves on the night and moves to 2-0-0 on the year in net. 
• With her goal in the first period, Kristin Della Rovere extends her point streak to eight games, a new career high for the junior. Rovere has recorded points in nine of the Crimson's 11 games this season. 
• Taze Thompson went 12-3 at the faceoff dot for the game while also picking up two points on a goal and an assist. 
• Thompson, Dominique Petrie and Becca Gilmore each had two points in the game. 
• The Crimson was perfect on the penalty kill, stopping all four Union power plays, including 1:21 of five-on-three ice time for the Dutchwomen. 

 
Game Notes

• The win marked Harvard's sixth consecutive victory over Union. The Crimson leads the all-time series against the Dutchwomen 33-2-0.
• Harvard has now won three straight games, tied for its longest win-streak of the season. 
• Harvard's five different goal scorers were tied for the team's most in a single contest this season (Brown). 
• The Crimson outshot the Dutchwomen on the night by a margin of 39-22. 
• Harvard held a 31-15 advantage on faceoffs for the night. The Crimson has outdueled its opponent in the faceoff circle in 10 of its 11 games this year. 

Up Next
Harvard hosts Rensselaer for the second half of its weekend set tomorrow (Dec. 4) at Bright-Landry Hockey Center. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m.