SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Hamline (13-2-0, 7-1-0) defeated St. Olaf (7-8-0, 4-4-0) with a decisive 5–1 victory. The Pipers' aggressive offense was evident with three goals in the first period, contributing to their dominant performance.

Hamline started strong in the first period with consistent offensive pressure. Calie Peterson opened the scoring at 11:59, assisted by Maddy Belisle and Hannah Peterson, putting the team on the board. Just minutes later, Ellie Newpower doubled the lead at 13:15 with a goal assisted by Belisle.

Calie Peterson struck again at 14:28, netting her second goal of the period with an assist from Macy Peterson, extending the lead. The team maintained control for the remainder of the period, concluding with a 3–0 advantage over St. Olaf.

Calie Peterson completed a hat trick at 12:41 of the second period, assisted by Newpower, significantly boosting the lead. The period saw the Pipers maintain pressure with consistent shots, though many were saved by St. Olaf's goalie, Hannah Fritz. Despite Hamline's two penalties resulting in power plays for St. Olaf, the home team successfully killed both, keeping the opposition scoreless. Hamline's defense was solid, with Averie Martin contributing key blocks to prevent St. Olaf from capitalizing on their opportunities. As the period concluded, the Pipers held a commanding 4-0 lead.

Hamline maintained control in the third period, adding to their lead with a second goal from Newpower at 3:44, assisted by Nina Thorson and Belisle. St. Olaf responded shortly after with a goal by Molly Terebayza at 3:27. Despite multiple attempts by both teams, the score remained unchanged through the remainder of the period. Hamline concluded the game with a 5–1 victory, successfully holding off St. Olaf's efforts to close the deficit.

Newpower scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist, finishing with four shots on goal. Calie Peterson recorded a hat trick, contributing three goals and a +3 rating. Belisle provided three assists and blocked a shot. Macy Peterson tallied an assist and won six of eight faceoffs for a 75 percent success rate.

The Pipers will take on No. 3 ranked Augsburg in a home-and-home series on January 23 and 24, starting on Friday at home ice with puck drop set for 2:30 PM!