The London Devilettes used a dominant second period and a strong defensive effort to hold off a late surge from the Windsor Southwest Wildcats, securing a 3-2 victory in a chippy U22 Elite contest. The game's tone was set early by London's offensive pressure, as they outshot Windsor 13-5 in the opening frame, but it was in the second period where they broke through. Ella McCallum, wearing number 29, opened the scoring at even strength, assisted by Alexandria McDonald and Cassandra Randell. The momentum continued as the Devilettes capitalized on a power play, with defender Katherine Cameron, number 76, firing one home with McDonald picking up her second helper of the night. Just over a minute later, Grace Gow, number 43, found the back of the net with an assist from Kennedy Brooks to give London a commanding 3-0 lead. That goal would ultimately stand as the game-winner.
The third period saw the Wildcats mount a fierce comeback, fueled by London's parade to the penalty box. Windsor finally solved the London defense with a power-play goal from Sophie-Gabrielle Lemieux, number 77, in the final seconds of a man-advantage, cutting the lead to 3-1. They continued to press and were rewarded midway through the period when Annalise Leighton, number 49, scored another power-play marker to bring Windsor within a single goal. The Wildcats poured on the pressure, outshooting London 10-3 in the final frame, but the Devilettes' defense and goaltending held firm through a chaotic final ten minutes that featured four more minor penalties.
Despite the late push, the Wildcats could not find the equalizer. The game was a physical battle throughout, with a total of eleven minor penalties called, six of which were for roughing. London's ability to build a lead during a relatively disciplined second period proved decisive, as they weathered Windsor's third-period storm. The victory was a testament to London's balanced attack and resilience, as they withstood a desperate final push to secure the two points.
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