Despite having to fight off several power plays, TORONTO was able to defeat DURHAM WEST, 3-1.

The win gave TORONTO a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

TORONTO was sparked by Taytum Clairmont, who grabbed one goal. Clairmont scored 12:46 into the third period to make the score 2-1 TORONTO. Loren Gabel picked up the assist.

TORONTO excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. TORONTO kept DURHAM WEST's goalie busy throughout the game, and Stephanie Sluys made 33 saves on 36 shots.

Others who scored for TORONTO included Sabrina Repaci and Amanda Pantaleo (A), who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for TORONTO were Mackenzie MacNeil, who had one.

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

DURHAM WEST was led by Alysha Burriss, who scored the team's only goal. Burriss scored 12:50 into the second period to make the score 1-0 DURHAM WEST. Kennedy Marchment (C) assisted on the tally.

Ally Sarna recorded 16 saves for TORONTO. TORONTO incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. DURHAM WEST incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.