The Bowdoin Women's Hockey Team slipped to 2-3 after twin losses to second-ranked Plattsburgh last weekend.
On Saturday the Polar Bears were down 3-1 in the first period, with Bowdoin's first goal scored by first year Scooter Walsh. Bowdoin stepped up its level of play in the second period, but not before Plattsburgh increased its lead by another goal.
Sophomores Caroline Currie and Katie Coyne gave Bowdoin a goal each, but were unable to overcome Plattsburgh's four goals. Senior Catherine MacEachern stopped 33 shots for Bowdoin.
The Polar Bears lost their second face-off to Plattsburgh 2-1 on Sunday. After a scoreless first period, Forney gave Bowdoin the lead 15 minutes into the second period. Within three minutes, Plattsburgh countered to tie the game. Two minutes into the final period, Plattsburgh scored the game-winning goal.
Under the strong leadership of senior co-captains Becca Selden and Kelsey Wilcox, the team has gained seven new players, adding depth and talent to the already strong team.
"[They] have been asked to step in and contribute immediately and have been very successful," junior Meghan Gillis said. "They are great additions to the team both in terms of skill as well as personalities."
The team is taking the recent losses in stride, since Manhattanville?whom they lost to the weekend before?and Plattsburgh began training well before Bowdoin. The Polar Bears will face Colby at home on Saturday at 4 p.m. Colby is 1-1 in the NESCAC/ECAC and 3-1 overall.
"We have an extreme depth of talent. We're able to roll four lines of equal skill, which is rare in women's hockey. Most teams only play two to three lines. This is tribute to the recruiting ability of our coaches and the girls they have chosen to bring in," junior Meghean Tanguay said. "This weekend should be a great game."