The Ottawa 67s and Brampton Canadettes treated fans to a back-and-forth offensive showcase, with Ottawa ultimately securing a narrow 5-4 victory. The first period was a whirlwind, as Brampton's Adiah VanEngen announced herself with a pair of goals, including one assisted by Emma Sulpher, to help the Canadettes build a 3-1 lead. Sofia Starr also found the net for Brampton, while Ottawa's Avery Ronberg opened the scoring for the 67s. The momentum shifted in the second period, however, as Ottawa began their comeback. Ronberg struck again for her second of the night, and Lilli White capitalized on a power play to tie the game at 3-3 heading into the final frame.
The third period continued the tense, see-saw battle. Brampton's Julia Sayej, assisted by Lauren Pham, restored the Canadettes' lead midway through the period. But Ottawa refused to be denied. Emma McLaughlin became the hero for the 67s, scoring the crucial tying goal with assists from Maude McCarthy and hannah cryan. The game was a penalty-filled affair, with both teams spending significant time in the box. Brampton's Emma Sulpher took two spearing minors, while Ottawa's hannah cryan was whistled for both hooking and body checking. The physical play culminated in a pair of roughing minors late in the third.
Despite being outshot 31-33, the Ottawa 67s found a way to win. Goaltender Ava Lund-Fouquette backstopped her team to the victory, while Brampton's Emily Mackie took the loss in a game where goalie-specific save data was not tracked, but the high shot totals and final score tell the story of a busy night for both netminders. The win was a testament to Ottawa's resilience, as they battled back from an early two-goal deficit and weathered a late Brampton push to claim the two points.
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