OAKVILLE survived a determined comeback attempt by BLUEWATER on the way to a 5-3 win.

A goal by Lauren Carroll put OAKVILLE up 5-2 in the second period, but BLUEWATER pulled to within two on Brooke Hartwick's tally 19:59 into the third period.

With two goals and four assists between them, Emma Maltais (PU) and Christina Putigna teamed up to power OAKVILLE's offense. Maltais (PU) finished with one goal and three assists and Putigna also notched one goal and one assist.

OAKVILLE's goal total was higher than its season average. OAKVILLE averages 2.2 goals per game.

OAKVILLE additionally got points from Lauren Patterson, who also registered one goal and one assist and Putigna, who also tallied one goal and one assist. OAKVILLE also got a goal from Jacinta Kennedy as well. More assists for OAKVILLE came via Kirsten Miller, who had two and Olivia Atkinson, Jordan Martin, and Meaghan Hector (PU), who contributed one a piece.

Lauren Lefler also scored for BLUEWATER. In addition, BLUEWATER received assists from Becky Higgs, Amanda Moore, Katherine Bailey, and Emily Woodhouse, who each chipped in one.

Nikki Cece (PU) made 23 saves for OAKVILLE on 26 shots. OAKVILLE incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Carley Molnar took the loss and made 13 saves before being replaced by Molly Jenkins who made five saves. BLUEWATER incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.