BLUEWATER was within striking distance after one period, but LEASIDE put the pedal down in the second en route to a 5-1 victory.

LEASIDE's penalty kill excelled, as LEASIDE gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

LEASIDE was paced by Samantha Jones, who racked up one goal. Jones scored 5:04 into the second period to make the score 2-0 LEASIDE. Alex Woods picked up the assist.

LEASIDE stifled BLUEWATER's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. LEASIDE bested its season scoring average. This season, LEASIDE averages 2.2 goals per contest. LEASIDE got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. LEASIDE's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as LEASIDE finished with 16 penalty minutes.

LEASIDE also had goals scored by Mariah Hinds, who had two and Siobhan Birch and Emma Pye (A), who each put in one. In addition, LEASIDE received assists from Kristin Della Rovere, Olivia Reid, and Megan Pardy, who each chipped in one.

BLUEWATER's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. BLUEWATER averages 1.9 goal allowed per game.

Danielle Toland made 22 saves for LEASIDE on 23 shots. LEASIDE registered one goal on four power play opportunities. BLUEWATER's Morgan Baker stopped 25 shots out of the 30 that she faced. BLUEWATER incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.