BARRIE survived a determined comeback attempt by NEPEAN on the way to a 2-1 win.

BARRIE made the score 2-0 on a goal by Avery Reeves (A) at 2:15 in the second period, and NEPEAN got as close as 2-1 when Kristy Pidgeon scored 2:43 into the third period.

NEPEAN was stymied by BARRIE's netminder Briar Hughes, who stopped 28 shots during the victory. Hughes certainly lowered her goals against average, which was 1.85 entering the contest.

BARRIE's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four NEPEAN power plays.

Lori Murphy also scored for BARRIE. More assists for BARRIE came via Hope Mitchell, Darcie Roy, and Chloe Pilote, who each chipped in one.

BARRIE incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Amanda Hadwen made 14 saves for NEPEAN on 16 shots. NEPEAN incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.