PRINCETON, N.J. - Harvard Women's Ice Hockey started off a two game road-trip with a draw against the Princeton Tigers tonight at Hobey Baker Rink. The Crimson (0-5-1, 0-5-1 in ECACH) picked up another point-and-a-half in the ECAC standings with the result.
 
Ellie Bayard scored the first goal of the season off a steal and assist from Brooke Manning, who made her collegiate debut tonight against the Tigers. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Crimson gained an early lead off a steal and score opportunity. Ellie Bayard netted her first goal of the season, assisted by Brooke Manning.
• Harvard had eight total shots on goal in the first and Alex Pellicci matched the total with eight saves between the pipes. The Crimson held a 1-0 lead going into the second period. 
• In the second period, Pellicci saved seven shots from the Tiger offense. The Ivy League foe managed to sneak one by Pellicci late in the period to tie the game going into the final frame. 
• It was a defensive battle in the third period, as neither team could find an angle in the period.
• Pellicci saved 14 shots in the third period alone. She had 30 saves on the night, posting a .968 save percentage. 
• In overtime, each team had multiple opportunities on goal but neither team could secure the victory with the go-ahead goal.

HARVARD HIGHLIGHTS

• Brooke Manning made her collegiate debut for the Crimson tonight and picked up her first career point with an assist. 
• Ellie Bayard scored her first goal of the season, the only one of the night for Harvard. 
• Alex Pellicci had 30 saves on the night, posting a .968 save percentage. 
• Gwyn Lapp led the team in shots on goal with five. 
• Shannon Hollands controlled the faceoffs tonight, earning seven wins on the dot. 

UP NEXT

Harvard sets off to face Quinnipiac (Nov. 4) at 3:00 PM. The matchup with the Bobcats will be streamed on ESPN+.