GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Welcome to the live game blog of the University of North Dakota women's hockey versus Minnesota. This is a new experiment we'll be trying throughout the year. If you have any questions, email me at mattschill@mail.und.edu and I'll try to get them answered. If you're having technical difficulties, feel free to send a help ticket here or consult the FAQ.
We're still far from the drop of the puck, but here's some multimedia links:
7:07: Game underway. Nice crowd filling in so far. The UND pep band and cheer team are in attendance, as well, pumping up the crowd.
7:10: Please note, if you are trying to listen on 1440-AM in Grand Forks or the free audo on FightingSioux.com, the Clear Channel radio station broadcasting the game is experiencing difficulties. Check back for updates.
7:17: Nearly halfway through the first period, it's pretty even so far. Both teams have had a few scoring opportunities. Minnesota outshooting UND 4-3.
7:25: Gigi Marvin puts the Gophers up 1-0. Marvin's wrister was intially stopped by UND goaltender Brittany Kirkham, but was lost after Ashley Wiebe collided with her. Goal reads Marving from Jocelyn Lamoureux and Monique Lamoureux.
7:32: Powerplay opportunity for UND ... ends without a goal, as Wiebe gets called for a penalty in the corner.
7:36: Period ends with Minnesota up 1-0. Shots go in UND's favor 9-8, but Minnesota had a few better opportunites and controlled the puck more often.
7:53: Second period underway.
7:55: No update regarding the radio broadcast of this game. However, play-by-play man Darrin Looker is now calling action for the video webcast. We've made it free. If you meet the technical requirements, you can watch the game by clicking here.
7:57: Minnesota deflecting the puck well in front of the UND net. The Gophers had two tips that went wide.
8:05: Minnesota scores and is up 2-0. Jocelyne Lamoureux batted in a rebound intially shot by Monique Lamoureux. Jen Shoullis had the second assist.
8:25: UND has a 5-on-3 and gets their best offensive chances of the period. UND had 4 decent scoring opportunities, but Minnesota goaltender Alyssa Grogan had three kick saves with her right leg to keep the shutout intact.
8:27: Period ends 2-0 Minnesota. Hopefully, UND can continue the offensive momemtum it had in the final minute. The Fighting Sioux will start with a 5-on-3.
8:45: Minnesota scores a shorthanded and goes up 3-0.
8:59: Sioux with another 5-on-3 as both Lamoureuxs are in the box for Minnesota.
9:00: Head coach Brian Idalski looking for anything. Goalie Brittany Kirkham pulled for a 6-on-3 advantage. UND can't capitilize, however.
9:02: Great crowd at REA tonight. 1,522 announced attendace.
9:15: Game ends. Minnesota wins it 4-0.
Courtesy: Kory Wallen, FightingSioux.com
