The Kingston Ice Wolves delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over the Brampton Canadettes in a game defined by defensive discipline and special teams execution. The tone was set early with a parade to the penalty box, as Brampton found themselves in penalty trouble in the first period. The Ice Wolves capitalized on their first power play opportunity when Reese Schutte, wearing number 23, opened the scoring at the 8:06 mark of the opening frame. Ella Mulder, number 22, provided the primary assist on what would stand as the game-winning goal. The physical play continued, with Brampton's Sofia Starr taking a double minor for head contact and Kingston's Karinne Jarmin and Peyton Borton also serving minors, but the Ice Wolves' penalty kill and defensive structure held firm.
Kingston extended their lead late in the second period, with Ella Mulder turning from playmaker to scorer, netting an even-strength goal at 18:27 to give her team a 2-0 cushion. The period was marred by a major penalty, however, as Kingston's Claire Chambers was assessed a boarding major and game misconduct at 8:41, forcing the Ice Wolves to kill off a lengthy five-minute disadvantage. They did so successfully, a testament to their defensive resolve. The third period saw Kingston lock the game down completely, limiting Brampton's chances and sealing the victory with an empty-net goal from Ava Vrana, number 24, assisted by Kalysia McCoy with just 38 seconds remaining.
The story of the game was Kingston's ability to weather a storm of penalties—including a major—and their opportunistic scoring. While specific goalie statistics were not tracked, the final scoreline of 3-0 speaks to a collective defensive masterpiece by the Ice Wolves, who frustrated the Brampton attack from start to finish. Brampton's penalty woes, which included minors for Tatum Anderson and Margaret Young for head contact infractions, disrupted any rhythm they hoped to establish, allowing Kingston to control the pace and secure a decisive shutout victory on home ice.
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