In a game where neither team could get a cushion, SOUTHWEST escaped with a 4-3 victory over BURLINGTON.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Muna Fadel's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Jordyn Wade was all over the ice for SOUTHWEST, as she had two goals in the win. Wade scored at 4:32 into the second period to make the score 2-1 SOUTHWEST and again while 4:40 into the third to make the score 3-3.

SOUTHWEST's goal total was higher than its season average. SOUTHWEST averages 1.3 goal per game.

Lauren Hughes also scored for SOUTHWEST. In addition, SOUTHWEST received assists from Janice Hoiting and Amy Maitre, who contributed one a piece and Ashley Maitre, Celine Frappier, and Jamie Noseworthy, who each chipped in two.

BURLINGTON managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. BURLINGTON wound up below its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game. BURLINGTON kept SOUTHWEST's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kayla Loberg made 31 saves on 34 shots.

BURLINGTON was led by Maggie Spratt-Mallick, who tallied one goal and one assist. Spratt-Mallick scored 14:01 into the second period to make the score 3-2 BURLINGTON. Hayley McCalllum picked up the assist. Others who scored for BURLINGTON included Darcy Henderson and Rachel Armstrong, who each put in one. More assists for BURLINGTON came via Logan Land and Tayor Reichheld (PU), who contributed one a piece.

SOUTHWEST incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Kyra OBrien recorded 19 saves for BURLINGTON. BURLINGTON registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.