DURHAM WEST relied on the scoring touch of Maria Dominico, who netted two goals, to beat LONDON, 3-0.

Dominico found the back of the net 1:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 DURHAM WEST and again while 3:45 into the first to make the score 2-0 DURHAM WEST.

The win gave DURHAM WEST a 1-0 lead in the best of five series.

Danika Ranger spearheaded the defensive effort for DURHAM WEST, as she did not allow a puck past him and made 29 saves for the shutout. The solid play of Ranger will be reflected in her goals against average, which pre-game was 0.4.

DURHAM WEST stifled LONDON's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

DURHAM WEST also got a goal from Kirsten MacDougall (A) as well. More assists for DURHAM WEST came via Samantha McKenzie (C), Jaden Head, Saroya Tinker, and Katerina Dajia, who contributed one each.

DURHAM WEST incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Lauren Dubie rejected 13 shots on goal for LONDON. LONDON incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.