Kingston, Ont. (September 20, 2008) - The Gaels offensive pressure and goaltending prowess were the keys to victory as the Queen's defeated the number No. 5 nationally ranked Ottawa Gee Gees 2-0.
Queen's first goal came in the 52
nd minute on a free kick by
Katie Dalziel of Stoney Creek, Ont. who put the ball up and over the line of defenders sneaking it under the cross bar. The Gaels then went up 2-0 on a rebound goal in the 67
th minute by
Renee MacLellan of Kingston, Ont.
Katie McKenna of Oakville, Ont. pitched the shutout for Queen's making several key saves including one on Elise Desjardins of Cumberland, Ont. Desjardins had a clear shot on net with no Queen's defenders around and McKenna stretched out knocking the ball out of play.
She then stopped another Ottawa attacker Trinidad Ruiz of Stittsville, Ont. who had a clear shot on net in close range. With five saves, McKenna recorded her second straight shutout and her third of the season in just six games.
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The Gaels record improves to 4-2 on the season and will take on the Laurentian Lady Vees tomorrow beginning at 2:15pm
