The Bluewater Hawks and London Devilettes delivered a tense, back-and-forth battle that wasn't decided until the final minutes. The Hawks set the tone early, as Olivia Thompson, wearing number 77, found the back of the net just over four minutes into the contest, assisted by Jordan Phillips and Payton Biser. The Devilettes responded before the end of the first period, with Jayda Houben knotting the score at 1-1. London carried that momentum into the second, taking their first lead when Avery Thomsen scored, with helpers from Emerson Moore and Katherine Cameron. The game was physical throughout, with London's Leah Milligan and Colbie Farr taking early penalties, but the Hawks couldn't capitalize on the power plays in the opening frames.
The third period belonged to the Hawks, who turned up the offensive pressure with a staggering 17 shots. Their persistence paid off midway through the period when Zoé Morin, number 10, buried the equalizer, set up by Lillian Muldowney and Maggie Alcock. The game grew increasingly chippy, with London taking a series of penalties for body checking, boarding, and roughing. The Hawks' relentless forecheck finally broke through in the final minutes. With just over two minutes remaining in regulation, Abigayle Van Bakel, number 71, slammed home the game-winning goal, assisted once again by the playmaking of Payton Biser. A late tripping penalty to the Hawks' Mathilda Moorehouse gave London a final power play chance, but the Hawks' defense held firm to seal the 3-2 victory.
This was a story of resilience and a third-period surge for the Bluewater Hawks. Despite being outshot in the first two periods, they dominated the final frame to secure the win. Key contributors like Payton Biser with two assists and the clutch scoring of Olivia Thompson, Zoé Morin, and Abigayle Van Bakel proved decisive. For the London Devilettes, a strong effort from players like Jayda Houben and Avery Thomsen, coupled with a disciplined start, wasn't enough to withstand the Hawks' late onslaught, as penalty trouble in the third period ultimately hampered their chances to regain control.
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