(LEBANON, Ill., Feb. 14) – The McKendree University women's hockey team begins a four game home stand to end the regular season starting with the University of Rhode Island on Friday and Saturday.
 
Friday's contest is scheduled for 5:00p.m. and Saturday's game is slated for 2:00p.m.
 
The Bearcats enter the series with a 15-7 overall record. The offense is led by sophomore Dakota Peterson (Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada) and junior Lara Wentz (Bismark, ND/). Peterson posts a team-high in goals with 14 and points with 20. Wentz has dished out a team-leading 10 assists while putting up 17 total points.
 
Between the pipes, junior Jazmin Malinowski (New Lenox, IL/Lincoln-Way) posts a 9-2 record, 1.17 goals against average, and .948 save percentage with six shutouts. Freshman Naomi Leasck (St. Louis, MO/Lindbergh High School) has a 6-5 record, 1.72 goals against average, and .945 save percentage with two shutouts.
 
About Rhode Island:
The Rams head into the weekend with a 9-9-1 record. Rhode Island is led by Casey McCormick and Madison Balutowski. McCormick leads the team with 16 assists and 26 points while Balutowski nets a team-high 16 goals. Abbey Torres is the primary netminder with a 8-9 record, 2.54 goals against average, and .929 save percentage with two shutouts.
 
 
Both Friday and Saturday's contest will be broadcasted here.