HOME OPENER
The Engineers begin their home schedule this weekend, when they host Ohio State for a two-game series at the Houston Field House. Action begins on Friday at 6pm and concludes Saturday at 3pm.

SPLITSVILLE
RPI won its season-opener at Maine last Saturday, 3-1, behind goals from Laura Horwood, Makenna Thomas and Hannah Behounek. The Black Bears came back to win on Sunday, 2-0. Lovisa Selander made 57 saves on the weekend.

TRIGGER HAPPY
Laura Horwood had a team-high 12 shots last week, including a career-best seven in the season opener. 

QUICK ON THE DRAW
Shayna Tomlinson won 71.1% of her face-offs last week against Maine, taking 27 of the 38 she was in on. Lindsey Hylwa and Taylor Schwalbe weren't far behind at 69.2% each.

SACRIFICE THE BODY
RPI blocked 32 shots as a team last weekend and were led by 10 from Whitney Renn. Classmate Amanda Kimmerle, who was second in ECAC Hockey with 85 blocks last year, had nine against Maine.