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BU women's hockey team ends season with a pair of ties
Polar Bears finish season with an 8-5-2 record

March 13, 2006 – The Bishop's University Polar Bears women's hockey team enjoyed mix success this weekend, as they closed out their season with a pair of ties against Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.

On Friday night the Bears fought off fatigue to come away with a 5-5 tie.

Fourth-year forward Kim Purcell and rookie Jen Prokosh led the way for the Polar Bears with two goals apiece, while freshman Sara Owens added one goal. Paige Marlow was the starting goaltender for the Polar Bears.

Saturday afternoon after a good night sleep the Polar Bears played Bates to a 3-3 overtime draw.

Kim Purcell once again led the way for Bishop's, scoring two more goals, while Chantal Richard scored the Polar Bears third goal. Maryse Richard was the starting goaltender for Bishop's.

The pair of weekend ties marked the end of the Polar Bear' s season, which they finished with an 8-5-2 record.

The addition of New England teams such as Norwich and Bates to the Polar Bears schedule added excitment to Bishop's season and the Polar Bears are hoping to add other New England teams to their schedule in the future. Next season, both Norwich and Bates will travel to Lennoxville to face the Polar Bears.

2005-2006 Polar Bears Individual Goals Leaders
Michelle McKay 17
Kim Purcell 11
Jen Prokosh 7
Sara Owens 4
Sonya Roloff 4
Anna Bertrand 3
Kayla Dawson 3
Jessica Frappied 3