WATERLOO, Ont. (October 21, 2016) – The Queen's Gaels (2-0-1-0) defeated the Laurier Golden Hawks (0-0-1-1) 2-0 Friday night in Waterloo behind a 31 save Performance from
Stephanie Pascal (Sudbury, Ont.).
GAME FLOW
The game saw even action, with both teams registering 31 shots on net. However, it was the Gaels who capitalized.
In the first period,
Addi Halladay (North Augusta, Ont.) opened the scoring in the first minute, on an unassisted goal. Halladay was the benefactor of some misfortune from the Golden Hawks who deflected the puck into their own goal. This allowed the Gaels to take a 1-0 lead at the end of the period.
After a number of close chances, the second period remained scoreless behind an 11 save period from Pascal. In the third, the Gaels extended the lead to 2-0, after
Emily Jukosky (Stirling, Ont.) scored early in the period.
Megan Farrell (Barrie, Ont.) and
Katrina Manoukarakis (Scarborough, Ont.) picked up assists on the play.
This proved to be the final score in the game, allowing the Gaels to take a 2-0 victory over the Laurier Golden Hawks.
In net, Pascal was once again exceptional for the Gaels, making 31 saves, to shutout the Golden Hawks. Pascal has now gone 138:28 without allowing a goal this season and has stopped all 69 shots she has faced. Amanda Smith stopped 29 shots for Laurier in a losing effort.
BY THE NUMBERS
31- 31 saves for
Stephanie Pascal
2- 2 straight wins, and 2 straight shutouts for the Gaels
138.28 - Time on the ice for Pascal to start the season without allowing a goal
UP NEXT
The Gaels take on the Waterloo Warriors on Oct 22
nd in Waterloo, Ont. The game starts at 7:30pm and can be seen live on OUA.tv.