ROCHESTER, NY - Nikki Sharp buried the game winner with 22 seconds remaining, to give Nazareth a 3-2 victory over Elmira in a showdown between two of the UCHC's top teams on Friday night. The Golden Flyers improve to 19-0-1 overall and 9-0-0 in conference play, clinching the top seed in the UCHC. 

How It Happened:

• After a back and forth first period, Elmira would break the ice first scoring in the last couple minutes of the period to take a 1-0 lead. 
• The shots after one period were 10-6 in favor of Elmira
• A strong start to the second frame by Elmira made it tough on the Golden Flyers as they got into penalty trouble but were able to kill off all three penalties.
• Then, with four minutes remaining, Amy Laskowski scored her league leading 22nd goal of the year to tie the game, 1-1. Laskowski's shot beat the goalie on the blocker side from the top of the circle. 
• The shots through two periods would see a 20-10 advantage for Elmira.
• Just over six minutes into the 3rd period, Meredith Boettcher buried a powerplay goal to give Nazareth a 2-1 lead. The original shot came from Amy Laskowski and Boettcher was on the doorstep to bang home the rebound. Charlotte Crudale was credited with the secondary assist.  
• A late push from Elmira resulted in a game tying goal with just four minutes left, making overtime feel all but certain.
• However, with just 22 seconds remaining, Corsica Skibinski made a great play to set up Nikki Sharp backdoor on a two on one. Sharp pulled the puck to her backhand, tucking into the open net, giving the Golden Flyers the win, 3-2. 

Game Notes:

• Mia Gonsalves made 28/30 stops, setting a career high
• Amy Laskowski recorded 2 points (1G, 1A)
• Nikki Sharp's game winning goal was her 6th goal of the season
• Meredith Boettcher scored her 13th goal of the season, which is second on the team

What's Next:

• The Golden Flyers are back at it against Elmira, tomorrow February 7th for a 7 p.m. puck drop in Elmira.