The London Devilettes seized control early and never looked back, securing a 3-1 road win over the Brampton Canadettes in an OWHL U22 Elite matchup. The game's tone was set in the first period when Brampton's penalty troubles gave London a crucial opening. On the power play, Jayda Houben, wearing number 77, capitalized at the 4:46 mark, assisted by Avery Thomsen, to give the visitors a lead they would not relinquish. Brampton's offense struggled to solve London netminder Ella Gracey, who was a steady presence throughout the contest, while her counterpart, Emily Mackie, faced a barrage of 31 shots from the Devilettes' persistent attack.
London extended their lead in the second period with a pivotal even-strength goal. At 10:23, Parker Talbot, number 16, found the back of the net, with the play set up by the effective duo of Avery Thomsen and Jayda Houben, giving Talbot what would stand as the game-winning goal. The middle frame was marred by a parade to the penalty box, with both teams taking multiple minors, including a pair for head contact. Brampton managed to generate 15 shots in the period in a desperate push, but Gracey and the London defense held firm, preserving the two-goal advantage heading into the final stanza.
Brampton finally broke through in the third period to make things interesting. Molly Adams, number 17, scored an even-strength goal at 10:24, assisted by Samantha Brown, to cut the deficit to 2-1 and ignite hope for a comeback. The Canadettes' momentum, however, was stifled by a string of penalties, including a double-minor for head contact assessed to Kristina Eccleston. Despite pulling their goalie late, Brampton could not find the equalizer. London's Emma Bovin, number 98, sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 1:17, finalizing the 3-1 scoreline. The win was built on London's effective special teams and a disciplined defensive effort that limited Brampton to just 7 shots in the third period, securing two valuable points on the road.
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