Marielle McHale thought her Syracuse career was over after using a medical redshirt for her fifth season in 2022-23. But after SU head coach Britni Smith asked her to return, McHale set the record for most games played in program history.
Despite winning the faceoff battle 30-20, Syracuse couldn’t muster any offense to get past RIT, falling 1-0. The Orange now sit on the doorstep of missing the CHA playoffs for the first time in program history.
Syracuse rallied from a 4-2 third-period deficit to force overtime. But SU was held to zero shots in the extra period and Lindenwood's Sarah Davies scored the game-winner to defeat the Orange 5-4.
“Every time you go into the draw, it’s ‘win the draw,’ and that takes all five. They did a great job of it tonight, every single period.” Syracuse won the faceoff battle 45-20 in its 2-1 win over Robert Morris.
The PWHL has given countless women’s ice hockey players an opportunity to play for a career. SU alumnae Jessica DiGirolamo, Shiann Darkangelo and Allie Munroe are changing the sport forever.
Syracuse women's ice hockey faces missing the CHA playoffs for the first time in program history. With just eight games remaining, the door is closing on its season.