The Norwich women's ice hockey team saw its 15-game win steak snapped in the ECWHL Championship game with a tough 4-1 loss to Rhode Island at Brad Boss Arena. Rhode Island won despite being out shot, 23-21.

Sophie Leclerc was a consistent offensive threat for NU as she scored the lone goal in the first period with a top corner wrist shot, assisted by Annie DiVito.

The Rams held a 2-1 lead after one period then added a power play goal in the second period. The Cadets could not convert on a 5-3 man advantage or a Leclerc breakaway. URI added its third goal on the power play as the Rams maintained a two-goal lead after two periods. Norwich pressed in the third and out shot URI 8-7, but was denied by Rams goaltender Lynn Pecci. URI added another goal to seal the 4-1 victory. NU goalie Courtney Miniter had 17 saves in the loss.

Leclerc was named to the ECWHL All-Tournament team on the strength of her stellar play and four goals over the weekend.

The Cadets (17-6-1) will return to action against fourth-ranked URI in less than two weeks at the ACHA National Tournament which will be held at UMass-Amherst March 8-11.