The Brampton Canadettes delivered a masterclass in defensive hockey and opportunistic scoring, blanking the Ridley Tigers 4-0 in a decisive U22 Elite matchup. The game was effectively decided in the first period, where Brampton capitalized on a power play and built a lead their goaltender would never relinquish. Just over a minute into a Ridley penalty, Brampton’s Tatum Anderson, assisted by Emma Sulpher, opened the scoring on the man advantage at the 13:13 mark. The duo connected again less than ten minutes later, this time with Sulpher finishing off a play from Anderson and Julia Sayej at even strength to give the visitors a commanding 2-0 lead heading into the intermission.
The second period saw Brampton tighten their grip on the game, outshooting the Tigers 14-5. Midway through the frame, Molly Adams extended the lead to 3-0, converting a setup from Adiah VanEngen and Gracie McKee. Ridley’s goaltending duties were split, with Jennifer Murphy starting and Grier Cooper entering the game, but the Brampton attack proved relentless. The final nail was driven in the third period when Samantha Brown, with another helper from the playmaking Gracie McKee, sealed the 4-0 victory.
The story of the night, however, was written in Brampton’s crease. Goaltender Sydney Sammut was perfect, turning aside all 26 shots she faced to earn a well-deserved shutout victory. Her performance was the backbone of a complete team effort, as Brampton’s penalty kill was flawless and their offense was efficient, led by multi-point nights from Tatum Anderson, Emma Sulpher, and Gracie McKee. Despite a spirited 12-shot first period from Ridley, the Tigers could not solve Sammut and were ultimately silenced by Brampton’s structured and stifling game plan.
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