Women’s Ice Hockey vs Aurora University on 2/6/2026 – Box Score

Women’s Ice Hockey vs Aurora University on 2/6/2026 – Box Score

February 7, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom Sports

The third period opened with Aurora (AUR) already leading 2‑0 over MSE. A flurry of faceoffs, missed shots and two power‑play opportunities defined the final twenty minutes, culminating in goals by Samira Schmidt, Ellie Krueger and Cara Cook to push the margin to 4‑0.

Key Moments

At 00:00 the period began with a faceoff win for MSE (Cook vs Baumann). Early chances were scarce; MSE’s Darby Boughan missed at 00:38 while Aurora’s Reilly O’Brien secured a faceoff win for AUR.

Mid‑period, MSE’s Nadia Buck produced a wide‑open shot at 01:56 and Aurora’s players continued to dominate faceoffs, notably Docktor vs Mandia at 01:22 and O’Brien vs Lapsa at 02:16.

Aurora’s first goal arrived at 06:38 during a two‑minute power play triggered by Lexi Jackson’s interference penalty. Samira Schmidt scored on the power play with assists from Teagan Moffat, putting AUR up 2‑0.

After the power play ended, both teams exchanged several missed shots and a blocked attempt by AUR’s Payton Dykstra at 10:04. Aurora’s second goal came at 13:09 when Ellie Krueger netted an even‑strength tally, assisted by Courtney Docktor and Jenna Hassell, extending the lead to 3‑0.

The final goal was recorded at 15:02 when Aurora forward Cara Cook scored unassisted, sealing a 4‑0 advantage as the period wound down.

Did You Know? Aurora’s power‑play conversion at 06:38 was the only goal scored while the teams played with a man advantage in the third period.

Why the Third Period Mattered

The two‑minute power play gave Aurora the momentum to break a 2‑0 deadlock and demonstrate superior special‑teams execution. MSE’s inability to capitalize on multiple wide‑open shots (e.g., Nadia Buck’s attempts at 01:21 and 01:56) highlighted scoring challenges.

Penalties against MSE—Lexi Jackson’s interference and Gray Mandia’s body‑checking foul—provided Aurora with critical opportunities that they fully exploited.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that Aurora’s disciplined faceoff performance and timely power‑play conversion typically shift a game’s tempo, forcing the opponent onto the defensive and limiting their offensive rhythm.

Looking Ahead

Aurora may look to preserve its defensive structure while continuing to press for additional scoring chances, especially as they have demonstrated efficiency on the power play.

MSE could respond by tightening discipline to avoid further penalties and by generating higher‑quality shooting opportunities to close the gap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score at the end of the third period?

Aurora led 4‑0 over MSE.

How many power‑play goals did Aurora score in the third period?

Aurora scored one power‑play goal, netted by Samira Schmidt at 06:38.

Which players recorded assists for Aurora’s even‑strength goals?

Teagan Moffat assisted the first power‑play goal; Courtney Docktor and Jenna Hassell assisted the second even‑strength goal by Ellie Krueger.

What do you think will be the key factor determining the outcome of the remainder of the game?