DURHAM WEST gutted out a close 3-2 win against MISSISSAUGA.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Alysha Burriss's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

DURHAM WEST was sparked by Burriss, who had one goal. Burriss scored 19:27 into the third period to make the score 3-2 DURHAM WEST. Kennedy Marchment assisted on the tally.

In a losing effort, MISSISSAUGA was paced by Victoria Bach, who finished with two goals. Bach scored the first of her two goals at 1:57 into the first period to make the score 1-0 MISSISSAUGA. Jacky Miller provided the assist. Bach's next tally made the score 2-2 with 7:21 left in the third period. Kelly Mariani picked up the assist.

DURHAM WEST put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow MISSISSAUGA to score on any of its four power plays.

Stephanie Ford also scored for DURHAM WEST. Other players who recorded assists for DURHAM WEST were Claire Balas, Claudia Black, Hayley Flynn, Katrina Manoukarakis, and Victoria Bugg, who contributed one a piece.

MISSISSAUGA's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four DURHAM WEST power plays.

More assists for MISSISSAUGA came via Dana Bryce, who had one.

Stephanie Sluys recorded 22 saves for DURHAM WEST. DURHAM WEST incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Amelia Boughn made 23 saves for MISSISSAUGA on 26 shots. MISSISSAUGA incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.