Vermont's Kayleigh Bushweller gets in position to defend a Penn State University player during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Greta Schutz listens to her coach between periods of their game against Penn State University during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Emma Brophy cleans her blades during a stoppage of play during her game against Penn State University during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont goalie Katelyn Smith listens to her coach between periods during their game against Penn State University during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont goalie Katelyn Smith makes a save on Penn State University's Rino Losardo during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont goalie Katelyn Smith makes a save on Penn State University's Rino Losardo during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Brooke Weatherup, top middle, gets her stick in front of a shot by Penn State University's Adam Smeresky during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Ema Brophy takes a shot on goal during Wednesday's game against Penn State University on the first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Emma Brophy, left, and Penn State University's Justin Becker battle for the puck during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Nicky Saffell takes a shot on net during Wednesday's game against Penn State University during the first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Victor Nukovic carries the puck toward the net while being defended by Penn State University's Justin Becker during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Alex Fata, right, and Penn State University's Ian Guarino battle for the puck during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's William Yep defends against Penn State University's Adam Smeresky during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
University of California Santa Barbara goalie Brendan Bruyere tightens his roller blades Wednesday in the locker room before his team's game against Rochester Institute of Technology during the first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. They won the game 5-2.
University of California Santa Barbara goalie Brendan Bruyere tightens his roller blades Wednesday in the locker room before his team's game against Rochester Institute of Technology during the first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. They won the game 5-2.
Penn State University players hang out in the locker room after defeating the University of Vermont during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. From left are, Drew Loughran, Sam Robinson, Jonathan Lust, Ian Guarino, Rino Losardo and Roman Rennebeck.
Fans, parents and players watch the action of a game during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Kobe Douglas, a player on the Colorado State University team, takes a nap between games in the stands during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
Vermont's Alex Fata waits for his ride back to the hotel after his team's game during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. He was voted "player of the game" and received the ceremonial head gear.
A bag of pucks, tape and other gear on the bench during the first day of the Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn on Wednesday.
The puck used during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn.
A fan pass at the front desk of the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn during Wednesday's first day of competition of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships.
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