#Latest news with #AbbyRoqueNew York Times22-03-2025SportNew York TimesNew York Sirens' Abby Roque scores first ‘Michigan' goal in PWHL historyNew York Sirens forward and Michigan native Abby Roque scored the first-ever 'Michigan'-style goal in Professional Women's Hockey League history Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Charge. Roque carried the puck behind Ottawa's net and goaltender Gwyneth Philips, lifted it onto her stick and wrapped it into the top corner and flung it in the net. FIRST MICHIGAN GOAL IN PWHL HISTORY GOES TO ABBY ROQUE — New York Sirens (@PWHL_NewYork) March 22, 2025 The lacrosse-style goal is named 'The Michigan' after Mike Legg, a former University of Michigan Wolverines player who scored the famous goal in the 1996 NCAA regional semifinal against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The 27-year-old Roque now has 6 goals and 10 assists in 25 games this season. The Sirens sit in last place in the PWHL with a 5-4-4-12 record and 27 points. (Photo: Rich Graessle / Getty Images)
New York Times22-03-2025SportNew York TimesNew York Sirens' Abby Roque scores first ‘Michigan' goal in PWHL historyNew York Sirens forward and Michigan native Abby Roque scored the first-ever 'Michigan'-style goal in Professional Women's Hockey League history Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Charge. Roque carried the puck behind Ottawa's net and goaltender Gwyneth Philips, lifted it onto her stick and wrapped it into the top corner and flung it in the net. FIRST MICHIGAN GOAL IN PWHL HISTORY GOES TO ABBY ROQUE — New York Sirens (@PWHL_NewYork) March 22, 2025 The lacrosse-style goal is named 'The Michigan' after Mike Legg, a former University of Michigan Wolverines player who scored the famous goal in the 1996 NCAA regional semifinal against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The 27-year-old Roque now has 6 goals and 10 assists in 25 games this season. The Sirens sit in last place in the PWHL with a 5-4-4-12 record and 27 points. (Photo: Rich Graessle / Getty Images)