The Brampton Canadettes used a dominant third period and a pair of power-play goals to overcome a one-goal deficit, securing a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa 67s in a hard-fought U22 Elite contest. The game was a tale of two halves, with Ottawa controlling the middle frame and Brampton responding with a relentless final push. After being outshot 13-4 in the second period, the Canadettes flipped the script, unleashing a 17-shot barrage in the third to complete the comeback.
Ottawa struck first in the second period when Jane Synott found the back of the net at the 14:28 mark, assisted by Paetyn Stansell, to give the 67s a 1-0 lead. The game was a penalty-filled affair, with seven minors called throughout. Brampton's Kaitlin Bayer took two tripping calls, while Ottawa's Avery Ronberg was called for head contact early in the first. The tide turned in the third period when Brampton capitalized on their power-play chances. Just five seconds after a body-checking penalty to Ottawa's Stansell, Josie Meredith tied the game at 1-1 with a power-play marker, assisted by Gracie McKee and Julia Sayej. The Canadettes' power play struck again just over four minutes later, as Adiah VanEngen gave Brampton their first lead of the night, with helpers from Ashlyn Armstrong and Molly Adams.
With the 67s pressing for an equalizer, Brampton's defense and goaltending held firm. While specific goalie stats were not tracked, the shot totals tell the story of a strong team defensive effort, especially from starter Sydney Sammut in the Brampton net, who weathered Ottawa's second-period storm. The Canadettes sealed the victory with an empty-net goal in the final minute, as Adiah VanEngen netted her second of the night to secure the 3-1 final, with assists from Kristina Eccleston and Anika Mahon. The win was a testament to Brampton's resilience, as they shook off a sluggish second period to dominate when it mattered most and claim two crucial points.
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