The Ridley Tigers came out firing on home ice, unleashing 15 first-period shots, but it was the visiting Ottawa 67s who weathered the storm and struck with lethal efficiency to secure a 4-1 victory. The Tigers' Sophia Macmillan, assisted by Morgan Nodding, opened the scoring just 54 seconds into the game, giving Ridley an early lead. However, Ottawa responded with a pair of quick goals to seize control. First, Emma McLaughlin, with helpers from Anna Rossner and Maude McCarthy, tied the game. Just under two minutes later, Ava Lund-Fouquette, assisted again by Rossner and Paetyn Stansell, netted what would stand as the game-winner. The 67s' ability to capitalize on their chances, despite being outshot in the period, set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Ottawa's goaltender Ava Lund-Fouquette was a brick wall, turning aside all 43 shots she faced for a complete-game shutout performance. Her counterpart, Grier Cooper of Ridley, made 32 saves but couldn't stem the tide as Ottawa extended their lead in the second. Maude McCarthy scored an early period goal, assisted by Polly Almstedt, to make it 3-1. The third period saw the 67s add an insurance marker from Jane Synott, with Lilli White and Quinn Toll earning assists, to seal the 4-1 final. Penalties were a factor throughout, with Ottawa's Hannah Cryan taking two minors in the first period and Ridley's Mi Dai also serving time, but neither power play could break through against the stalwart goaltending.
The story of this game was one of opportunistic finishing and stellar netminding. Despite being outshot 43-36 overall, the Ottawa 67s made their shots count, building a lead their goalie would not relinquish. Ava Lund-Fouquette's perfect 43-save effort was the backbone of the win, while the Tigers' persistent offensive pressure, led by the line that produced their lone goal, simply could not find a way past her. The victory was a testament to Ottawa's defensive structure and clinical attack, as they left with a decisive road win.
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