TORONTO's Haley Shugart scored 4:35 into overtime to beat DURHAM WEST, 3-2 (OT).

The win gave TORONTO a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

TORONTO was sparked by Shugart, who registered one goal and one assist.

TORONTO's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three DURHAM WEST power plays. TORONTO forced DURHAM WEST goalie Danika Ranger to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Others who scored for TORONTO included Celine Frappier (C) and Tori Haywood, who scored one goal each. In addition, TORONTO received assists from Neve Van Pelt, who had two and Camryn Tait and Emma Buckles, who contributed one each.

DURHAM WEST was helped by Maria Dominico, who grabbed one goal. Dominico scored 9:34 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Julia Talman provided the assist. Samantha McKenzie (C) also scored for DURHAM WEST. More assists for DURHAM WEST came via Saroya Tinker, who had two.

TORONTO's Stephanie Neatby stopped 17 shots out of the 19 that she faced. TORONTO incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Danika Ranger made 30 saves for DURHAM WEST on 33 shots. DURHAM WEST incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.