Cortland cruises past Manhattanville
The Red Dragons dominated the second period.
FINAL: Manhattanville 1, Cortland 3
Dragons complete weekend sweep
PICTURED: Cortland senior Fanny Aneborn scans the ice
CORTLAND, NY — Cortland couldn’t have played better in the second period. The middle frame saw three goals from the home team — all within a 10-minute span. With the game out of reach, Manhattanville added a meaningless goal late.
Late goals lift Dragons over Manhattanville
Cortland pulled away in the third period.
FINAL: Manhattanville 1, Cortland 3
Cortland pulls away in third period
PICTURED: Cortland junior Victoria Griffin watches the puck
CORTLAND, NY — The visiting Valiants put up a good fight against Cortland. With the score tied 1-1 midway through the third period, Cortland freshman Genevieve Sbrocca deflected the puck past Manhattanville goalie Olivia Cimorelli. The Red Dragons added an insurance goal with roughly four minutes remaining to seal the deal.
Hot start propels Cortland over Morrisville
The Red Dragons prevailed after a quick score.
FINAL: Morrisville 0, Cortland 2
Dragons prevail after quick score
PICTURED: Cortland junior Ella Iwinski slaps the puck to center ice
CORTLAND, NY — Cortland came out firing in the first period. The Red Dragons dotted 17 shots on goal in the opening frame, including one that whizzed past Morrisville goalie Elizabeth Timby. A good ol’ fashion drubbing was on the way.
However, the Mustangs would not go down without a fight. Morrisville opened the middle frame with multiple shot attempts and more physicality. The pushing and shoving spilled into the third period, when Morrisville freshman Madison Lawrence and Cortland senior Natalie O’Brien picked up penalties for roughing.
In the end, the Dragons were too much to handle. An empty-net goal extended Cortland’s lead and the Morrisville bus began warming up. A visiting team would again leave Cortland without the crown.
Filighera ‘proud’ after Dragons tie Nazareth
The Red Dragons had a gritty performance.
FINAL (OT): Nazareth 1, Cortland 1
Gritty performance impresses coach
PICTURED: Cortland Head Coach Rick Filighera prepares in his office
CORTLAND, NY — In the week leading up to the clash against Nazareth, the Red Dragons played three games — one of which extended into overtime. Fatigue was a factor early on.
“We weren’t ourselves in the first period,” Cortland Head Coach Rick Filighera said. “[Nazareth] got on us early.”
The Golden Flyers were indeed quick on the draw; they were first to shoot and score. It wasn’t until the final frame when Cortland’s offense came alive.
“We didn’t hesitate in the third period,” Filighera said.
Sophomore Katie Mahoney tied the score for Cortland, and the game headed to overtime. Ultimately, neither team found the net after regulation.
Though the tie ended Cortland’s six-game win streak, Filighera was far from deflated.
“I’m extremely proud,” he said. “[Our players] showed some grit.”
Still, he found room for improvement.
“We need to score more on the power play,” he said.
The Dragons have about one month to sharpen their skills before playoffs start.
Dragons send Roos home unhappy
Cortland overwhelmed the visiting team.
FINAL: Canton 1, Cortland 5
Dragons overwhelm visiting team
PICTURED: Cortland grad student Taryn Raisanen controls the puck from Canton sophomore Kylah Small
CORTLAND, NY — One day removed from a thrilling overtime showdown, the Red Dragons and Roos met again in Cortland. The sequel was one-sided and rather boring, as the home team ultimately held a four-goal cushion. An interesting moment came in the second period, when Cortland scored two shorthanded goals on the same penalty kill.