UMD Women's Hockey Team Shut Out St. Thomas
The Bulldogs secured a decisive 3-0 victory to earn a weekend series split.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Hockey
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The UMD women's hockey team defeated St. Thomas 3-0 in a strong bounce-back performance. Goaltender Marilou Grenier anchored the defensive effort, stopping all 24 shots she faced.
Why it matters
This win allows the Bulldogs to salvage a series split following recent competition. It provides the team with momentum as they prepare for upcoming conference play.
Goaltender Marilou Grenier stopped 24 shots to secure the shutout victory. Rae Mayer added an empty-net goal in the final two minutes of play to seal the 3-0 score.
The players
Marilou Grenier
She is the goaltender for the UMD women's hockey team who recorded a shutout by stopping 24 shots.
Molly Cole
She is a player for the UMD women's hockey team who scored a key goal in the second period.
Rae Mayer
She is a UMD player who secured the win with an empty-net goal late in the game.
Renee Lapointe
She is a UMD athlete who provided an assist on the team's first goal of the match.
The details
Molly Cole scored the decisive goal in the second period on a rebound following a blue-line shot. Renee Lapointe contributed an assist on the opening goal that sparked the Bulldogs' offense.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: UMD defeated St. Thomas 3-0.
October 16-17, 2026: UMD plays a series against Bemidji State.
Season Trajectory
This series split keeps the Bulldogs competitive within the broader WCHA conference landscape. The team must maintain this momentum to improve their standing before the postseason push.
The 3-0 shutout improves the Bulldogs' team goal differential, which serves as a tie-breaker for conference standings. Fans can look for this defensive consistency to remain a focus in the upcoming Bemidji State series.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive discipline in the crease is essential for the Bulldogs to secure series splits against conference rivals. Consistency in transition offense will be a key factor for the team moving into next weekend's series.
What happens next
The UMD women's hockey team is scheduled to play a series against Bemidji State on October 16-17, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the latest team news and standings, visit the Hockey section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Northernnewsnow.
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