KINGSTON, Ont. (Feb. 10, 2024) - Queen's Women's Hockey fell to the Nipissing Lakers with a final score of 3-2 in overtime.
The Gaels came out fierce in the first period, with
Sam Wood scoring a goal for Queen's just six minutes into the period. A couple of minutes later,
Emma McKnight scored another goal for Queen's, giving the Gaels a two-goal lead. However, with just over a minute left in the first period, the Lakers scored a goal, ending the period with a score of 2-1 for Queen's.
The second period started with a bang, with a goal from the Lakers just under three minutes into the period. After many powerplay chances and close goal opportunities, the period ended with a score of 2-2, tying up the game.
After a close third period, the game ended with a 2-2 score and forced the teams into overtime. Nipissing scored a quick goal, finishing with a 3-2 score, coming on top of the Gaels.
Emma Tennant, who played in net, had a total of 31 shots on goal, letting in three.
Prior to the game, the Gaels honoured their graduating seniors,
Scout Watkins Southward,
Emma McKnight,
Emma Michalicka and
Kennedy MacAlpine
After today's game, the Gaels' overall standing will fall to 12-13-0.
The women will be back in action on Sunday, February 11, where they will face the Toronto Varsity Blues in Kingston.
