<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0gka7s_1H4zBPzl00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0gka7s_1H4zBPzl00" width="800" height="450" >NEWARK, Del. – Ava Vrana's game-winning goal in the second period lifted RMU to a 2-1 victory over Delaware in the series finale, securing the Colonials' first conference sweep of the season. With the win, RMU improves to 7-9 overall and 4-6 in Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) play. The Colonials also remain unbeaten against the Blue Hens all-time, improving to 7-0 in the series.FIRST PERIODRMU controlled much of the play through the opening 20 minutes, outshooting Delaware 11-6 while holding a 12-5 advantage in the faceoff circle.However, the Blue Hens struck first as Lily Myers found the back of the net off an assist from Kyla Schneider.With two minutes remaining in the period, the Colonials responded to even the score. Gathering the puck down low, Jessica MacKinnon sent a pass back to Kaitlyn Schooley, who fired a shot on goal. Greta Brezenski was there to collect the rebound and tap it home, tying the game at 1-1.SECOND PERIODJust over three minutes into the middle frame, the Colonials took their first lead of the afternoon. Rio Pierre sent the puck toward the net, and after several players scrambled for possession in front, Ava Vrana found the puck and buried it to give RMU a 2-1 advantage. Defenseman Mya Kearns recorded the secondary assist.The Colonials earned two power-play opportunities in the period, recording three shots on goal but were unable to extend their lead.In the closing moments of the frame, the Colonials were assessed a five-minute major penalty, forcing RMU to begin the third period shorthanded.THIRD PERIODDespite opening the final frame shorthanded for five minutes, the Colonials limited Delaware to just four shots during the extended penalty kill. RMU successfully killed off the opportunity and returned to even strength with its one-goal advantage intact.As the period progressed, the Colonials continued to protect their lead. The Blue Hens applied pressure in the final minutes and pulled their goaltender for an extra attacker, but a vital blocked shot from Schooley and a last-second save by Maggie Hatch secured the 2-1 victory.INSIDE THE BOX SCORERMU outshot Delaware 37-20, with Giampietro and MacKinnon each pacing the Colonials with five shots on goal. Lucy Thiessen, Rio Pierre, Ava Vrana, Thalia D'Elia, Mary Snyder and Mya Kearns each finished with a +1 plus/minus rating. The Colonials won 31 of 49 faceoffs (63.3%), led by MacKinnon's team-high 14 victories.Defensively, RMU recorded five blocked shots. On special teams, the Colonials went 0-for-5 on the power play despite recording 12 shots on goal. RMU also successfully killed off Delaware's extended power-play opportunity and has now killed off 23 of its last 24 penalties. In net, Hatch recorded 19 saves to earn her seventh victory of the season.COLONIAL FIRSTFreshman forward Ava Vrana scored her third goal of the season, which also marked her first career game-winning goal. The rookie from Kingston, Ontario, has recorded four points (3g, 1a) to go along with 19 shots, five blocked shots and 18 faceoff wins this season.POINT STREAKFor the third consecutive game, MacKinnon recorded a point. With an assist in the series finale, she now has one goal and three assists over her last three contests. The Clarks Harbour, Nova Scotia, native leads the Colonials in assists (10) and points (17). She has also won a team-high 241 faceoffs and owns a 62.3% success rate in the circle.RMU returns home for the first game of a home-and-home series against Mercyhurst on Friday, November 20. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., with the contest airing live on SportsNet Pittsburgh and FloHockey. The Colonials will then travel to Erie, Pa., on Saturday, November 21, to face the Lakers at 2:00 p.m. The series finale 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. – Ava Vrana's game-winning goal in the second period lifted RMU to a 2-1 victory over Delaware in the series finale, securing the Colonials' first conference sweep of the season. With the win, RMU improves to 7-9 overall and 4-6 in Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) play. The Colonials also remain unbeaten against the Blue Hens all-time, improving to 7-0 in the series.

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NEWARK, Del. – Ava Vrana's game-winning goal in the second period lifted RMU to a 2-1 victory over Delaware in the series finale, securing the Colonials' f

Colonials Sweep Delaware on the Road

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