DURHAM WEST outlasts MISSISSAUGA, 3-2
DURHAM WEST and MISSISSAUGA were evenly matched throughout their contest, but DURHAM WEST made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.
Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Charlea Pedersen secured the win for DURHAM WEST with a goal in the third period.
DURHAM WEST was paced by Pedersen, who finished with one goal. Pedersen scored 10:44 into the third period to make the score 3-2 DURHAM WEST. Karissa Hoskin picked up the assist.
DURHAM WEST forced MISSISSAUGA's goalies to work between the pipes, racking up 31 shots and forcing 28 saves. Loryn Porter-Pearson made 14 stops and Cassie Reale made 14.
DURHAM WEST also got points from Jaden Head, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Natalie Wozney also scored for DURHAM WEST. In addition, DURHAM WEST received assists from Brooke Stanford, who had one.
MISSISSAUGA forced DURHAM WEST's netminders to work without much rest, launching 34 shots and forcing 32 saves. Alison Small made 17 stops and Danika Ranger made 15. MISSISSAUGA's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four DURHAM WEST power plays.
MISSISSAUGA was helped by Willow Corson, who tallied one goal. Corson scored 8:17 into the second period to make the score 2-1 DURHAM WEST. Daryl Watts provided the assist. MISSISSAUGA also got a goal from Hunter Barnett as well. More assists for MISSISSAUGA came via Kaelyn Johnson, Kailey Lapensee, and Rebecca Vanstone, who contributed one each.
DURHAM WEST incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. MISSISSAUGA incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.
