The Bluewater Hawks used a strong second period and a stout defensive effort to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Brampton Canadettes. The game was a physical affair from the start, with four minor penalties called in the opening frame alone. The Hawks weathered an early penalty to Hannah Ahlberg and capitalized on their own power play opportunity later in the period. At the 10:41 mark, Marlee Shinner (#96) broke the deadlock with an even-strength goal, assisted by Danielle Harmer (#88) and Jamie Ryall (#3). The Hawks carried that momentum and their 9-3 shot advantage into the first intermission.
Bluewater took control of the game in the second period, outshooting Brampton 17-9. Just over two minutes into the frame, Zoé Morin (#10) found the back of the net for what would prove to be the game-winning goal. The Hawks' defense and goaltending, though not individually tracked in the stats, were excellent, limiting quality chances despite Brampton's push. The Canadettes' penalty trouble continued, with Adiah VanEngen, Sofia Starr, and Carly Henry all taking minors that disrupted their offensive flow. The Hawks' own discipline was tested as Mathilda Moorehouse took a tripping penalty, but they successfully killed it off to maintain their two-goal lead heading into the final period.
Brampton mounted a fierce comeback attempt in the third, outshooting Bluewater 10-12. Their persistence paid off when Emma Sulpher (#4) scored at 14:11, assisted by Molly Adams (#17) and Margaret Young (#77), to cut the deficit to one. The Canadettes pressed for the equalizer, but the Hawks' defense held firm. A late cross-checking penalty to Olivia Minten (#23) with under four minutes to play gave Brampton a crucial power play, but they could not solve the Hawks' netminder. Bluewater locked down the final minutes to seal the narrow 2-1 victory, a testament to their defensive structure and ability to capitalize on their chances.
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