CIS women's hockey Friday roundup

Janelle Ouellette had the other Aigles goal as they led 33-25 on shots on goal. Robyn Nicholson, at 6:31 of the first period, and Laura Shearer replied for the Tigers; Shearer scoring on a power play at 19:40 of the third period with goaltender Ashley Boutilier on the bench and replaced by an extra attacker.

Kathy Desjardins made 23 saves for the Aigles Bleues. "Our second and third lines played well tonight," coach Denis Ross said. "The brief ceremony honouring Provost was hard on her and the first line took a while to get going. Our first goal gave us the energy needed to take control and take charge. We missed a few opportunities to score. We will have the same line-up for the game Saturday against Mount Allison."

The Aigles have taken over first place in the standings with a 7-2-1 record for 15 points. They host Mount Allison University Mounties Saturday at 7 pm. The Mounties lost 3-1 to Saint Thomas Friday.

In brief... the university presented a framed memento before the game to scoring sensation Mariève Provost who became the all time AUS scoring leader last week....

Source: Moncton Sports Info

Key contributions came early, as Bisons leading scorer Nellie Minshull recorded her seventh goal of the year at 8:30 to put Manitoba up 1-0 in the first period. The Bisons women tempered an early storm from the Thunderbirds as the UBC women came out of the gate flying, putting early shots on net, all turned aside by Tara Lacquette, recording her third shutout of the season. Key mistakes made early in the second period by UBC, including a player falling in the centre of the ice, losing the puck, and giving up the goal to Bison Addie Miles as they went down 3-0.

After a strong effort early, UBC had a hard time holding possession as Manitoba dominated the puck for most of the second and third periods. The Thunderbirds settled for dump-ins and quick shots, which Lacquette had no problem turning aside. Regardless, UBC played a relatively clean game, as the Bisons outnumbered them in penalties 5-4.

In the third period, Manitoba closed out the game with solid defense. UBC came out rejuvenated with more full-ice action as the puck went back and forth. However, lack of good shots for the Thunderbirds meant that they were unable to get back in the game with a four goal deficit going into the last period. Manitoba would outnumber the shots on goal for the game 26-17.

After the win, Bisons head coach Jon Rempel was pleased with his team's performance overall, but did find a few key points that can be improved on before Saturday's rematch between these two teams. "The third period, I feel like we sat back and got a little complacent," he said, "We really have to play the same way all the time."

With the win, the Bisons improve their record on the season to 7-3-1 and the Thunderbirds fall back to 4-6-1. Manitoba now jumps to a tie for first in the Canada West standings with Alberta and calgary.

The Bisons women will play the UBC Thunderbirds in a Saturday rematch, the game starting at 7 p.m. CT at the Max Bell Centre.

Source: Manitoba Sports Info

SASKATOON, Sask. - Despite a last minute goal by the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, the reigning CIS champion University of Alberta Pandas took a 2-1 win Friday night in Saskatoon's Rutherford Rink.

Down 2-0 in the final minute of play, Huskie Danny Stone was able to chip the puck in the net past Panda goaltender Kenesa Schwetz to give her team a chance. Although the Huskies continued for the comeback they couldn't score the second goal to force overtime.

With the win the Pandas improve to 7-3-1 and jump ahead of the Huskies by one point in the standings. Saskatchewan now sits at 7-4.

After a scoreless first period, Karla Bourke got Alberta on the board at 11:11 after receiving the puck from Leah Copeland and Melody Howard in the second frame.

Brandi Buss gave the Pandas the insurance goal at 13:44 in the third period. Katie Stewart earned the assist on the goal.

Huskie goaltender Mackenzie Rizos made 32 saves for the Huskies in the loss, while Shwetz stopped 29 at the other end of the ice for Alberta to steal the win.

The two teams will battle again Saturday night in Rutherford Rink. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

Source: Saskatchewan Sports Info