Kaiser scores twice, lifts RPI women's hockey past Union 2-1

PHOTOGRAPHER: Peter R. Barber

RPI's Ellie Kaiser, seen here against Union's Maddie Suitor on Nov. 15 at Messa Rink, scored twice in the Engineers' 2-1 win Friday over the Dutchwomen at Houston Field House.

TROY — Junior forward Ellie Kaiser scored twice to lift RPI to a 2-1 women’s ECAC Hockey victory over Union on Friday at Messa Rink.

The win was the second straight for the Engineers (4-11-1 ECACH, 15.5 points, 8-18-1 overall). They also took the conference season series from the Dutchwomen (4-11-1, 11.5 points; 11-1-5-1) four points to two.

Kaiser gave RPI a 1-0 lead 6:14 into the game. Meredith Killian tied it for Union 3:35 later.

Kaiser was in front of the Union net when Hannah Price centered a pass to her from behind the net. Kaiser’s shot hit the stick of Union defenseman Maren Friday’s stick and knuckled past goalie Sophie Matsoukas.

The teams will face each other in the Capital District Mayor’s Cup game at 3 p.m. Saturday at MVP Arena.

Union 1 0 0 — 1

RPI 1 0 1 — 2

First Period — 1, RPI, Kaiser 9 (Eagner), 6:14. 2, Union, Killian 4 (Adams), 9:49. Penalties — None.

Second Period — None. Penalties — Peterson, RPI (tripping), 2:01; Taylor-Walters, RPI (cross-checking), 8:16; Killian, Uni (tripping), 18:16.

Third Period — 3, RPI, Kaiser 10 (Price), :23. Penalties — Walsh, Uni (tripping), 1:36; Greco, Uni (roughing), 10:16; Taylor-Walters, RPI (roughing), 10:16; Bukvic, RPI (body checking), 12:17.

Shots on Goal — Union 5-10-0 — 26. RPI 14-7-12 — 33.

Power-play opportunities — Union 0 of 3; RPI 0 of 2.

Goalies — Union, Matsoukas 11-15-1 (33 shots-31 saves). RPI, Rampado 8-18-1 (16-15).

A — 293.

Referees — Scott Prim, Michael St. Lawrence. Linesmen — Robert Lemnah, Jamie Colacino.