OAKVILLE survived a determined comeback attempt by DURHAM WEST on the way to a 2-1 win.

OAKVILLE made the score 2-0 on a goal by Jessica Smith at 7:33 in the third period, and DURHAM WEST got as close as 2-1 when Maria Dominico scored 11:11 into the third period.

Smith had two goals to lead OAKVILLE to victory.

OAKVILLE managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. OAKVILLE wound up below its season average of 6.0 penalty minutes per game. OAKVILLE did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 12 shots on net to force 10 saves.

Other players who recorded assists for OAKVILLE were Julia Edgar, Annie MacDonald, Kristen Jay, and Alessia Marchese, who each chipped in one.

DURHAM WEST managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. DURHAM WEST ended up below its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game.

More assists for DURHAM WEST came via Taylor Hicks, who had one.

Nikki Cece made 23 saves for OAKVILLE on 24 shots. OAKVILLE registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Tera Hofmann recorded 10 saves for DURHAM WEST. DURHAM WEST registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.