The Cambridge Rivulettes delivered a commanding performance on home ice, overwhelming the Windsor Southwest Wildcats with a decisive 7-2 victory. The tone was set early when Reese Reid, wearing number 4, opened the scoring at the 8:42 mark of the first period, finishing a play set up by Madeleine Kim and Lauren Stiles. The Rivulettes' offense was methodical and relentless, with their power play proving to be a lethal weapon throughout the contest. Windsor managed to stay within reach early in the second period, capitalizing on a pair of power plays themselves. Lilia Hunter and Megan Grech scored just over four minutes apart to briefly knot the game at 2-2, with Addison Bridgewater and Cassidy Cooper picking up assists on the Wildcats' tallies.
However, the Rivulettes quickly reasserted control. Sadie D'Angela restored the lead with an even-strength goal, assisted once again by the playmaking of Madeleine Kim. The game's turning point came shortly after, as Cambridge's power play clicked into high gear. Avery Randall netted what would stand as the game-winning goal on the man-advantage at 6:37 of the second, with Kendra Restauri and Lauren Stiles providing the helpers. From there, the Rivulettes never looked back, pulling away in the third period with four unanswered goals. D'Angela added her second of the night, while Kendra Restauri scored twice, including a late power-play marker. Reese Reid also netted her second of the game, capping a strong offensive night for the defender. Lauren Stiles was a distributor extraordinaire, racking up four assists to fuel the Cambridge attack.
The game was a physical affair, with both teams combining for 11 minor penalties. Windsor's Lilia Hunter took two minors, while Cambridge's Maryn Broderick was also whistled twice, including a head contact penalty late in the third. Despite the Wildcats' efforts on the power play, they couldn't contain the depth and firepower of the Rivulettes' lineup. With key contributors like D'Angela, Restauri, Reid, and the dynamic playmaking of Stiles and Kim, Cambridge put on an offensive clinic, showcasing why they are a force to be reckoned with in the U22 Elite league.
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