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AWIHL 2013/2014
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Brisbane Goannas squeaks by Sydney Sirens, 3-2Iceworld Boondall Sat, Feb 01, 2014 In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Brisbane Goannas escaped with a 3-2 victory over Sydney Sirens. Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Kelly Costa secured the win for Brisbane Goannas with a goal in the third period. The 29 shots that Brisbane Goannas put on net surpassed Brisbane Goannas' average of 2.3 shots per game this season. Brisbane Goannas also had goals scored by Tracy Hocutt and Hannah Westbrook, who scored one goal each. More assists for Brisbane Goannas came via Megan Gilchrist and Christina Badgley, who contributed one a piece. Sydney Sirens stifled Brisbane Goannas' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Sydney Sirens' offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.9 shots per game it averages. Sydney Sirens was led by Sharna Godfrey, who had two goals. Godfrey scored the first of her two goals on the power play at 4:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Sydney Sirens. Sydney Sirens had taken the advantage when Brisbane Goannas' Westbrook got sent off for roughing. Kaylee White picked up the assist. Godfrey's next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 10:32 left in the third period. Kath McOnie provided the assist. Brisbane Goannas' Keesha Atkins stopped 28 shots out of the 30 that she faced. Brisbane Goannas incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with two minors. For Brisbane Goannas, Gilchrist was ejected from the game. Sera Dogramaci made 26 saves for Sydney Sirens on 29 shots. Sydney Sirens incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.
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