KINGSTON, Ont. (February 7, 2015) - The No.4 women's hockey team extended their winning streak to three games after defeating the Laurier Golden Hawks 3-1 Saturday afternoon at the Memorial Centre. 

The Gaels struck first in the opening frame on a powerplay tally from Taryn Pilon (Peterborough, Ont). Addi Halladay (North Augusta, Ont.) took the initial shot that lead to Pilon depositing the rebound. The Golden Hawks responded immediately in the following minute to knot the score on a goal from Jessie Hurrell. 

Queen's regained their lead at the 4:19 mark of the middle period as Pilon deposited a rebound to collect her second of the afternoon. Courtenay Jacklin (Regina) and Danielle Bishoff (Calgary) were credited with the assists. Pilon was able to control the puck along the boards and prevent Laurier from clearing before she found her defence. She then headed to the net and was able to tap in the easy rebound.

Both squads continued their intense play in the final frame with each team refusing to give up an inch of the ice. The Golden Hawks generated numerous scoring opportunities but could not solve Gaels goaltender Caitlyn Lahonen (Sharon, Ont.). Shawna Griffin (Redwood Meadows, Alta.) added the empty-netter as the Gaels went on to earn the 3-1 victory.

Final shots for the afternoon totalled 34 to 21 in favour of Queen's. Lahonen was credited with the 20 save victory while Laurier's Nicholle Kovach suffered the 31 save loss. 

The win marked the first time Queen's has beaten Laurier at the Memorial Centre since February 2011 when Queen's defeated Laurier 2-1 in overtime to advance to the OUA Championship which they would eventually win.

Queen's honoured their graduating athletes prior to puck drop. Four players received recognition as Griffin, Verbeek, Coughlin and Lester received a special momento.

The No.4 Gaels (15-3-3) return to action Sunday afternoon when they host the Waterloo Warriors (9-8-4). Puck drop is set for 2:30pm at the Memorial Centre.