In a fast-paced, penalty-filled affair, the Brampton Canadettes escaped with a narrow 3-2 victory over the Waterloo Ravens. The game was defined by a relentless offensive pace, with the teams combining for a staggering 55 shots in the first period alone. Waterloo’s Lauren Sauve, wearing number 10, opened the scoring midway through the first, but Brampton’s Gracie McKee (#6) answered just over a minute later to knot the game at 1-1. The physical tone was set early with three first-period minors, including a boarding call against Waterloo’s Maya Slot (#66) and a hooking penalty to Brampton’s Samantha Brown (#11).
The second period saw the momentum swing back and forth. Brampton took their first lead when Adiah VanEngen (#55) found the net, assisted by Julia Sayej (#27) and Avery Gillespie (#19). Waterloo responded with a crucial power-play goal after a Brampton tripping penalty. Isla McCoubrey (#8) converted a feed from Madelyn Davies (#13) to tie the game at 2-2, showcasing the Ravens' resilience. The period featured more physical play, with penalties for boarding and cross-checking keeping both teams' special teams units busy.
The decisive moment came in the third period. With just under five minutes remaining, Brampton’s Molly Adams (#17) broke the deadlock, scoring an even-strength goal assisted by Margaret Young (#77) to put the Canadettes ahead for good. Despite a late holding penalty to Brampton’s Julia Sayej, the Ravens couldn't find the equalizer against Brampton goaltender Sydney Sammut (#35). While specific save counts for the goalies aren't tracked, the sheer volume of shots—30 for Waterloo and 25 for Brampton in the first period alone—indicates both netminders were under constant fire. In the end, Brampton’s ability to capitalize on a key late opportunity secured them a hard-fought road win in a game dominated by pace and physicality.
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