Late goals lift Dragons over Canton

FINAL (OT): Canton 1, Cortland 2

Cortland’s patience pays off

PICTURED: Cortland freshman Josselyn Drayson eyes the puck as Canton sophomore Anna Pavlasova looms

CORTLAND, NY — What a way to start the weekend.

After nearly three full periods of physical play, the Red Dragons finally broke through on offense. Cortland senior Mia Hlasnick slung a wrist shot over the shoulder of Canton goalie Molly Lenihan and suddenly the game was tied.

With momentum on their side, the Dragons made quick work in overtime. Cortland sophomore Drew Kopek fired another laser past Lenihan and the celebration was underway.

A win is a win, but Cortland did not look bulletproof. The team went 0-3 on the power play and could not capitalize on some juicy rebounds near Canton’s net.

Still, the Dragons can sleep well heading into Saturday. They beat a good team without playing their best hockey.

Cortland clobbers Chatham

FINAL: Chatham 0, Cortland 8

Dragons land punch after punch

PICTURED: Cortland junior Fanny Aneborn curls past Chatham skaters

CORTLAND, NY — In a game that looked like practice, the Red Dragons put on a clinic against Chatham. Cortland peppered over 50 shots on net and never appeared tired. Had it been up to judges, the match would’ve ended after round one.

Dragons outbattle Buffalo State

FINAL: Buffalo State 0, Cortland 4

Dragons bloody the Bengals

PICTURED: Cortland sophomore McKenzie Brown eyes the puck

CORTLAND, NY — Donning jerseys that looked like the American flag, Cortland bombed away on Buffalo State. The Red Dragons’ relentless attack produced at least a goal in all three periods. The most impressive snipe came in the final frame, when Cortland grad student Taryn Raisanen fired a long-distance wrist shot into the net.

Dragons outsharp Cardinals in home opener

FINAL: Plattsburgh 0, Cortland 2

Cortland’s defense holds strong

PICTURED: Cortland senior Mia Hlasnick slices up the ice

CORTLAND, NY — Senior goalie Molly Goergen made sure the Red Dragons never squandered the lead. With a one-goal advantage in the second period, Goergen transformed into a vacuum during a penalty kill. The Minnesota native made two more fantastic stops late in the final frame, including an outstretched kick save, to secure the win.

Hlasnick optimistic after Dragons ousted

FINAL: Elmira 3, Cortland 1

Cortland expects to come back strong

PICTURED: Cortland junior Mia Hlasnick smiles at Alumni Arena

CORTLAND, NY — One of the Red Dragons’ top point scorers is keeping the glass half-full.

After falling to Elmira in the first round of the NCAA playoffs, junior Mia Hlasnick said the team was “just really excited” to be there. The game marked Cortland’s first-ever appearance in the national tournament.

Though they came up short, Hlasnick said the Dragons had several scoring chances. One came in the second period after a rebound in Elmira’s zone.

“Their goalie came out of nowhere and made a save with her stick,” she said.

Hlasnick adds scoring opportunities were plentiful this season, thanks in large part to Cortland’s younger players.

“They brought so much to the table for us,” she said. “The success that we’re building as a program is going to help us get even better players for the future.”