BUFFALO, N.Y.— Nikki Kirchberger (Buffalo, NY/W. Seneca West) scored twice and Justine Silva (Baldwin Park, CA/Arroyo) made 22 saves for her first collegiate shutout as Buffalo State remained unbeaten to open the season, defeating visiting Potsdam, 4-0, in an ECAC West game today at the Ice Arena.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Buffalo State – 4, Potsdam - 0
LOCATION:  Buffalo State Ice Arena – Buffalo, N.Y.
RECORDS:  Buffalo State (4-0/2-0), Potsdam (1-2-1/0-2)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Maddie Toczek (N. Tonawanda/Starpoint) added a goal and an assist for the Bengals, opening the scoring just 4:30 into the contest.
• Erin Gehen (West Seneca, NY/W. Seneca West) pushed the lead to 2-0 midway through the opening period with her fourth goal of the season and third shorthanded tally of the young campaign.
• After a scoreless middle frame, Kirchberger netted a pair of third-period goals to put the game out of reach.
• Caitie Horvatits (Elma, NY/Iroquois) had a pair of assists, and Brooke Krantz (Penticton, BC/Penticton) chipped in an assist.
• Buffalo State outshot the Bears, 26-22.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Abby Tardelli had 22 saves for Potsdam.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will travel to Philadelphia for a pair of games against Neumann next Friday and Saturday.