Through four games a year ago, Indiana scored a total of three goals. During this year's first four, Indiana has scored a total of seven goals and accrued a 3-0-1 record.
Indiana's coaching staff is confident in the team's depth after two games.
Indiana played aggressively in its season debut, and it paid off.
The season starts Thursday against Illinois State.
Plain and simple, the group fell below expectations and head coach Erwin van Bennekom’s standards.
In a season filled with seemingly endless woes, the Hoosiers had their hearts broken on Thursday night.
The Hoosiers are still looking for their first conference victory.
Indiana is scoreless and winless in Big Ten play.
The Hoosiers underwent their first true test of adversity on a brisk Thursday night in Minneapolis, suffering a demoralizing 3-0 defeat to Minnesota.
"We have a lot to learn this season, but I think the future is bright,” head coach Erwin van Bennekom said.
Jamie Gerstenberg made five saves to earn a sixth straight shutout in 2022.
The Irish have been solid across the board to start the season.
It took nearly 322 minutes, but the Hoosiers' scoring drought finally vanished Thursday.
Indiana moves ahead, hoping to generate better shots soon.
While the defense dominated, Indiana's offense continued to struggle.
The roster features 12 new players, with 10 freshmen joining the team in addition to two transfers.
Despite a disappointing conclusion to the 2021 season, the team’s youth alone should warrant optimism for 2022.
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