The University of Windsor Lancers women's hockey team earned a strong 5–2 road victory over the TMU Bold on Friday (Jan. 30) night, using balanced scoring, special teams success, and steady goaltending to secure the win. Windsor built an early lead, weathered a late second-period push from the Bold, and pulled away with two goals in the third to seal the result.
STATS
Windsor held the edge in shots, outshooting TMU 35–28. Lancer goaltender Rebecca Noble picked up the win, stopping 26 of 28 shots in a steady performance in net. TMU goaltender Katie Frost faced heavy pressure throughout the contest, finishing with 30 saves on 35 shots.
Offensively, Windsor was led by Rowan Hu, who scored the first and last goals of the game, while Lerissa Stevenson, Teagan Pare, and Bridget Cameron each added a goal. Sierra Moreau, Madison Hollohan, and Staysha Hiebert recorded two assists apiece, with additional helpers from Makayla Mailhot, Keana McKibbin, and Dejah Howes. Windsor's power play was a key factor, converting twice on five opportunities, while their penalty kill shut down the Bold as TMU went 0-for-6 with the extra skater.
GAME FLOW
The Lancers opened the scoring early in the first period, as Rowan Hu finished a play set up by Madison Hollohan and Sierra Moreau to give Windsor a 1–0 lead. The remainder of the opening frame was tightly contested, with both teams trading chances.
Windsor extended its lead early in the second period on the power play, with Teagan Pare converting off a deft pass from Staysha Hiebert. Lerissa Stevenson followed with another goal on an offensive zone takeaway midway through the period to make it 3–0. The Bold responded late in the frame with two goals in quick succession, cutting Windsor's lead to 3–2 heading into the final period.
In the third, Windsor re-established control of the game. Bridget Cameron scored on the power play to restore a two-goal cushion, and Rowan Hu added her second of the night late to put the game out of reach and secure the 5–2 victory.
UP NEXT
The Lancers will look to build on this road win as they continue conference play tomorrow in Oshawa, Ont. against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 31. The game can be seen live on oua.tv.
