<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0rBIGP_1H2xC8M200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0rBIGP_1H2xC8M200" width="800" height="450" >NEWARK, Del. – The RMU women's hockey team scored three goals in the opening period and held on for a 3-2 victory over Delaware in the series opener. With the win, RMU improves to 6-9 overall and 3-6 in Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) play while remaining unbeaten against the Blue Hens at 6-0 all-time.FIRST PERIODJust 18 seconds into the game, captain Alaina Giampietro set the tone, skating around a defenseman before finding the back of the net. Blue-line partners Mya Kearns and Shayne Desjardins each recorded an assist on the opening goal.Five minutes later, Catriona Crarer nearly extended the lead as her shot rang off the post. However, the Colonials capitalized just seconds later.With the puck along the boards, Alexis Vrana kicked it free to Lucy Thiessen, who skated toward the faceoff circle. As the lone defenseman pinched forward, Thiessen found Ashlyn Ham at the back door for a tap-in goal and a 2-0 advantage.Five minutes later, RMU struck again. Greta Brezenski carried the puck on the right side before sending a pass across the ice to Thalia D'Elia. D'Elia then found Jessica MacKinnon across the crease, giving the Colonials a three-goal cushion.SECOND PERIODThe Colonials found themselves in penalty trouble during the middle frame, taking three consecutive penalties. RMU successfully killed off the first two opportunities, extending its streak to 22 consecutive penalty kills. However, Delaware finally broke through on its third power-play chance as Lexie Lonask ended the shutout with a goal assisted by Shea Frost.Through 40 minutes, RMU held a 14-11 advantage in shots on goal.THIRD PERIODThe Colonials generated several opportunities in the final 20 minutes but were unable to add to their lead. Giampietro nearly found the back of the net for a second time, but her attempt hit the post with less than two minutes remaining.With their goaltender pulled in favor of an extra attacker, the Blue Hens made it a one-goal game with 50 seconds left. Reese Reid scored with assists from Francesca Barresi and Lily Myers.RMU held strong defensively over the final 50 seconds, protecting its advantage to secure a 3-2 victory in the series opener.INSIDE THE BOX SCORERMU outshot Delaware, 25-15. The last time the Colonials allowed 15 or fewer shots in a game was last season at Delaware, when RMU defeated the Blue Hens, 5-0 (Oct. 24, 2025). Brezenski led the Colonials with seven shots on goal, while 11 RMU players finished with a positive plus/minus rating. The Colonials won 23 of 39 faceoffs (58.9%), with MacKinnon and Rio Pierre each winning seven draws.Defensively, RMU blocked nine shots, including three by defenseman Caroline Aufiero. On special teams, Delaware finished 1-for-3 on the power play, while the Colonials went 0-for-2. In net, Maggie Hatch recorded 13 saves to earn her sixth victory of the season.DOMINANCE AGAINST DELAWAREFor the second consecutive game, Giampietro scored a goal and an assist. She now has 47 career goals. In six career games against Delaware, she has tallied six goals, five assists and 11 points.With another goal against the Blue Hens, MacKinnon now has six goals, eight assists and 14 points in six career contests against Delaware. Blue-liners D'Elia (1g, 4a) and Desjardins (5a) have also made significant offensive contributions in the all-time series.The Colonials will look to secure their first conference sweep of the season when they face Delaware in the series finale on Friday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m. The game will stream live on FloHockey.Follow The Colonials: Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | RMU Athletics Gameday App</div></body>

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NEWARK, Del. – The RMU women's hockey team scored three goals in the opening period and held on for a 3-2 victory over Delaware in the series opener. With the win, RMU improves to 6-9 overall and 3-6 in Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) play while remaining unbeaten against the Blue Hens at 6-0 all-time.

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NEWARK, Del. – The RMU women's hockey team scored three goals in the opening period and held on for a 3-2 victory over Delaware in the series opener. With 

Colonials Use Quick Start to Defeat Delaware

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