AWIHL 2014/2015
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Melbourne Ice blows out Sydney Sirens, 6-0Adelaide Sun, Feb 22, 2015 Melbourne Ice had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-0 win over Sydney Sirens. Melbourne Ice was sparked by Christine Bestland, who registered one goal and one assist. Bestland scored short handed 2:58 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice was on a disadvantage when Julie Mundy went off the ice for tripping. Melbourne Ice excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Melbourne Ice put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.1 it averages per game. Melbourne Ice additionally got points from Lindsay Audia, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Melbourne Ice also had goals scored by Lucy Parrington, who had two and Shona Green and Cien Pereira, who each put in one. In addition, Melbourne Ice received assists from Kristelle Vanderwolf, who had one and Alivia Del Basso, who had two. Sydney Sirens' offense operated below its season average. Sydney Sirens averages 2.8 goals per game. The 20 shots that Sydney Sirens put on net surpassed Sydney Sirens' average of 2.7 shots per game this season. Penalties took their toll on Sydney Sirens, as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals. Shanley Peters recorded 20 saves for Melbourne Ice. Melbourne Ice incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Michala Jefferies rejected 30 shots on goal for Sydney Sirens. Sydney Sirens incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.
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