OTTAWA took the lead against ETOBICOKE in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-1 victory.

Maggie Knott provided OTTAWA with the game-winning tally when she scored 3:17 into the first period. Leah Buchanan (A) provided the assist.

OTTAWA's Tanya Winchcombe was a brick wall in net, as she came up with 31 saves and let only one puck past her. Winchcombe certainly lowered her goals against average, which was 2.27 entering the contest.

OTTAWA was sparked by Sophie Veronneau, who registered one goal. Veronneau scored 12:07 into the first period to make the score 2-0 OTTAWA. Amanda Ieradi (A) picked up the assist.

OTTAWA excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. OTTAWA forced ETOBICOKE goalie Christie Honor to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Other players who recorded assists for OTTAWA were Sophie Rodenburg and Coralie Larose, who each chipped in one.

ETOBICOKE stifled OTTAWA's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. OTTAWA was unable to stop ETOBICOKE from sending pucks towards the net, and ETOBICOKE eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

ETOBICOKE was led by Rachel Colle, who scored the team's only goal. Colle scored 14:50 into the first period to make the score 2-1 OTTAWA.

OTTAWA incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Honor recorded 38 saves for ETOBICOKE. ETOBICOKE incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.