Lakers blank Rams to force Game 3
TORONTO, Ont. - It's now down to a best-of-one series to advance to Round 2 of the OUA McCaw Cup Playoffs.
Rookie netminder Danika Ranger made 21 saves to lead the Nipissing Lakers women's hockey team to a 3-0 win over the Ryerson Rams in Game 2 of their best-of-three opening round playoff series.
Hunter Mosher scored the eventual game-winner at 18:12 of the opening period to give the Lakers a 1-0 lead.
It stayed that way until Sam Strassburger added an insurance marker shorthanded at 4:46 of the third period. Kaley Tienhaara iced the victory with a goal at 16:13 of the final frame.
Strassburger had a two point night, helping Nipissing force Game 3.
It was a huge win for the Lakers, who were facing elimination after the underdog Rams were able to pull off a 4-2 upset on Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Gardens in game 1 of the series.
A third and deciding game will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday night at Memorial Gardens.
Source: Nipissing Lakers
Team Stats
Game Statistics | Nipissing | Ryerson |
---|---|---|
PowerPlays | 0 for 1 | 0 for 4 |
Shorthanded Goals | 1 | 0 |
Penalties (min) | 10 (28) | 7 (22) |
Shots on Goal | 24 | 21 |
Face Offs Won | 0 | 0 |