LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The St. Catherine University women's hockey team opened the 2026-27 season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Lake Forest College on Friday evening. Taylor Eddington and Ana Myers each scored twice as the Wildcats controlled the pace of play, outshooting the Foresters 40-16 to secure their first win of the season.
The Wildcats wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Eddington opened the scoring just 2:57 into the first period. Aly Vogelsang picked up the assist on the opening goal, giving St. Catherine an early 1-0 advantage.
Lake Forest responded at the 15:42 mark when Molly Mitchell found the back of the net off an assist from Alex Luke, evening the score at 1-1. However, the Wildcats answered before the first intermission. With just 1:02 remaining in the opening period, Myers scored an unassisted goal to put St. Catherine back in front, 2-1.
St. Catherine carried that momentum into the second period, extending its lead just 3:37 into the frame. Myers struck again with her second unassisted goal of the night, giving the Wildcats a 3-1 advantage.
The Wildcats' defense limited Lake Forest to just one shot on goal during the second period while generating 13 shots of their own.
St. Catherine continued to pressure the Foresters in the final period, recording a game-high 15 shots on goal. Eddington capped off her two-goal performance at the 14:24 mark, scoring unassisted to push the Wildcats' lead to 4-1 and seal the season-opening victory.
In net, Lea Grassia earned the win for St. Catherine, making 15 saves across 60 minutes of action. Grassia and the Wildcats' defensive unit held Lake Forest scoreless over the final two periods.
Offensively, Myers led the Wildcats with eight shots on goal, while Rhiannon Ashworth added four. Eddington finished with three shots, converting two into goals.
St. Catherine also controlled the faceoff circle, winning 33 of 54 draws (61.1 percent). Myers won 11 faceoffs, while Abbie Benson was particularly effective, winning 10 of her 12 opportunities.
The Wildcats finished the night with a 40-16 advantage in shots on goal and held Lake Forest to just seven shots over the final 40 minutes.
St. Kate's will face the Foresters again on Saturday, October 31 at 2 pm.
