St. Lawrence, which had only given up one power-play goal in 39 attempts so far this season, was frustrated by the Crimson's pressure on the man-advantage, as Harvard notched a pair of power-play goals in each of the first two periods of play, including the game-winner.

Senior winger Tammy Shewchuk, in her quest to shatter former teammate A.J. Mleczko's '99 all-time assist record, posted her second assist of the night on the power play. Shewchuk cycled around the net, and sent a sharp pass out to co-captain Angie Francisco on the doorstep. Francisco caught Barrie out of position and batted a one-timer low to the ice to score at 10:14 and put Harvard up 2-0, a margin the Saints could not overcome.

Though Harvard could not capitalize offensively on even play during the first two periods, the Crimson pressured the puck and generated a generous number of quality chances.

As usual, the dangerous duo of Shewchuk and junior co-captain Jennifer Botterill combined for the majority of those chances, and the tally that put Harvard on the board.

Barely 30 seconds into the first power play of the game, Shewchuk cycled the puck low down the left side and looked for an opening. Botterill was loose low in the slot, but was unable to knock the puck past Saints goaltender Rachel Barrie.

The duo made that play succeed on the Crimson's second power play try, lighting the lamp first at 5:44 for a 1-0 lead. Botterill moved down the left side and dished to Shewchuk low in the left face-off circle. Botterill moved to her spot in the slot and slammed one home to put the Crimson up.

St. Lawrence had trouble finishing its chances throughout the game, thanks to an impenetrable Harvard defense and a little over-eagerness.

Early in the game, it appeared the Saints had the edge offensively, as they consistently tested the reflexes of freshman netminder Jessica Ruddock.