Game Time: Union vs. Syracuse

Girl(s) from the North Country. (Dylan Reference)

The Dutchwomen take on the Syracuse Orange tonight at Messa Rink at 7 PM. Like the Dutchmen, who are playing two games against RPI, the Dutchwomen host the Orange for a double dip on Friday and Saturday nights at home. Fans should pack the 'ol barn at Messa Rink this weekend to support their Dutchwomen. The Orange, a CCHA team, are (4-4-0) overall, and (2-2-0) in conference play. The Dutchwomen dropped to (2-4-0) overall and (0-2-0) in conference play after a tough-fought North Country trip that saw them fall to #4 Clarkson and St. Lawrence.

Lines
We will post lines as they come available, but in the mean time, check out Union's live statistics page, which will hopefully come through with line combinations as game time draws nearer.

Here's what we do know: Shenae Lundberg starts between the pipes for the Dutchwomen. In a limited sample size, Shenae is 2-2 with a 4.00 GAA and .882 SV%. She is one of three goaltenders to suit up for the Dutchwomen. (Dahl and Marcinko are the others).

For the Orange, Kallie Billadeau starts. Via Syracuse's game preview:

She has recorded three shutouts so far this season and has a GAA of 0.76 and a save percentage of .964.  She has only allowed three goals in four games.

 Billadeau was also named CHA goalie of the month.

Did we mention Shenae's Sweet Helmet? No? It's Awesome.

Notes

• In case you missed it, Junior Stefanie Thomson has a fun recap of the Dutchwomen's season so far over at "Live The Dream." We've said it before: follow this team. They're a fun bunch who are blossoming into a very good team.
• The always excellent Union Athletics site has a primer for tonight's game. 
• You can watch online here.
• As always, follow Union Women's Hockey on Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates.
• For the view from the other side, check out 'Cuse's Twitter feed.

Tweet of the Game
Tonight's tweet(s) of the game come from @MessaFaithful and @juliechu13, our resident Olympian at Union.

Thanks to the beauts of @unionwhockey for signing my New Jersey!!! @brypanchuk @shenarnia @unionhockey twitter.com/MessaFaithful/…
— Messa Faithful (@MessaFaithful) October 31, 2012

@unionwhockey good luck today ladies. Play hard. Have fun. And do it together! #GAMEDAY home vs Syracuse at 7pm
— Julie Chu (@juliechu13) November 2, 2012