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Gallery: Syracuse ice hockey shuts out RIT, 2-0, to earn first-round bye in CHA tournament

The last time Syracuse played RIT, it won 5-2. Earlier in the year, it won 3-0. Saturday, the Orange dominated yet again.
The last time Syracuse played RIT, it won 5-2. Earlier in the year, it won 3-0. Saturday, the Orange dominated yet again. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU's Jessica Sibley scored her 4th goal of the season on assists by Heather Schwarz and Megan Quinn.
SU's Jessica Sibley scored her 4th goal of the season on assists by Heather Schwarz and Megan Quinn. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
The Orange has won four of its last five games and eight of its last 10 since Jan. 13.
The Orange has won four of its last five games and eight of its last 10 since Jan. 13. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Sibley commanded the puck Saturday, posing as one of SU's biggest threats.
Sibley commanded the puck Saturday, posing as one of SU's biggest threats. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU got off 34 shots in the game.
SU got off 34 shots in the game. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU honored each of its seniors for Senior Day.
SU honored each of its seniors for Senior Day. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU got off 12 shots in the first period.
SU got off 12 shots in the first period. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
In four meetings this season, Syracuse has outscored RIT 12-4.
In four meetings this season, Syracuse has outscored RIT 12-4. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU got off 14 shots in the second period.
SU got off 14 shots in the second period. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
In the third and final period, SU got off eight shots to reach 34.
In the third and final period, SU got off eight shots to reach 34. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Syracuse tallied 38 shots on Friday night against RIT, a season high.
Syracuse tallied 38 shots on Friday night against RIT, a season high. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
The Orange has totaled 30 or more shots 11 times this season.
The Orange has totaled 30 or more shots 11 times this season. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
An SU player skates to a loose puck.
An SU player skates to a loose puck. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
“You can eliminate the potential of playing three games in three days,” SU head coach Paul Flanagan said regarding the bye.
“You can eliminate the potential of playing three games in three days,” SU head coach Paul Flanagan said regarding the bye. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
“The fact that we’ve been stressing it takes 120 minutes to win a championship, I’d have been thrown all out of whack," Flanagan said.
“The fact that we’ve been stressing it takes 120 minutes to win a championship, I’d have been thrown all out of whack," Flanagan said. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU celebrates one of its goals.
SU celebrates one of its goals. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Sibley's goal came at the 7:01 mark in the first period.
Sibley's goal came at the 7:01 mark in the first period. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Grossi's goal came at the 13:14 mark in the third period.
Grossi's goal came at the 13:14 mark in the third period. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Grossi looks to get the puck and get to the net.
Grossi looks to get the puck and get to the net. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
RIT has struggled this season, and they did again on Saturday at Syracuse.
RIT has struggled this season, and they did again on Saturday at Syracuse. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU outshot RIT 12-1 in the first period.
SU outshot RIT 12-1 in the first period. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU hasn't been held scoreless since Nov. 26 at North Dakota.
SU hasn't been held scoreless since Nov. 26 at North Dakota. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Grossi scored her goal from her knees as she flew forward through the air. She did not score in this photo.
Grossi scored her goal from her knees as she flew forward through the air. She did not score in this photo. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Miller recorded her seventh shutout, becoming the first-ever SU goalie to record seven shutouts in a season.
Miller recorded her seventh shutout, becoming the first-ever SU goalie to record seven shutouts in a season. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU peppered RIT goaltender Terra Lanteigne all afternoon.
SU peppered RIT goaltender Terra Lanteigne all afternoon. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
“It starts with her,” Flanagan said of his goalie. “It kind of goes out from there."
“It starts with her,” Flanagan said of his goalie. “It kind of goes out from there." Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
With some wiggle room, Syracuse continued to dominate the possession game and closed out the win.
With some wiggle room, Syracuse continued to dominate the possession game and closed out the win. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
“We really went after them (both games) and sustained (pressure),” Flanagan said. “Maybe we had any lull in our game, we got it back quickly.”
“We really went after them (both games) and sustained (pressure),” Flanagan said. “Maybe we had any lull in our game, we got it back quickly.” Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
"We had some real nice defensive plays," Flanagan said.
"We had some real nice defensive plays," Flanagan said. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU went 34-23 on faceoffs.
SU went 34-23 on faceoffs. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
"Our PK was unbelievable,” Miller said. “(RIT) couldn’t get anything going.”
"Our PK was unbelievable,” Miller said. “(RIT) couldn’t get anything going.” Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
SU skated all afternoon.
SU skated all afternoon. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
For Syracuse, Saturday marked yet another late-season win. SU struggled to get going this year, but looks primed for a CHA run.
For Syracuse, Saturday marked yet another late-season win. SU struggled to get going this year, but looks primed for a CHA run. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
The Orange celebrated two goals on Saturday against a team far below .500.
The Orange celebrated two goals on Saturday against a team far below .500. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer
Syracuse finishes the regular season at Penn State next weekend.
Syracuse finishes the regular season at Penn State next weekend. Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff Photographer

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By Leigh Ann Rodgers Staff Photographer

Syracuse (13-12-5, 12-4-2 College Hockey America) shut out Rochester Institute of Technology (6-24-2, 4-12-2) 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at Tennity Ice Pavilion, clinching a first-round bye in the CHA tournament. SU junior Stephanie Grossi and Jessica Sibley each scored. Here are the best sights from the game.

Published on February 18, 2017 at 8:20 pm

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