Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m.

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Bow Valley Nationals Shut Out Jr. Rustlers in Penalty-Filled Affair

The Bow Valley Nationals skated to a 2-0 victory over the Jr. Rustlers in a game dominated by special teams and defensive discipline. The tone was set early in a penalty-heavy first period, with the Nationals capitalizing on their first power play opportunity. Just over a minute into the game, a trip by the Rustlers' Maya Macnab put the Nationals on the man advantage. They made no mistake, as Blake Ernewein, wearing number 8, found the back of the net at the 1:14 mark for what would stand as the game-winning goal. The Rustlers' goalie, Parker Fritz, faced a relentless barrage in the opening frames, turning aside 13 shots in the first period and 18 more in the second to keep her team within reach.

Despite Fritz's heroics, the Rustlers' offense could not solve Nationals' goalie Sophia Condie. Condie was perfect, stopping all 22 shots she faced to earn a shutout. The Nationals' insurance goal came at even strength in the second period, with Emma Ward (number 29) converting assists from Danica Mikan and Sarah Bigoraj to make it 2-0. The Rustlers' best chance to claw back came from a persistent forecheck, generating 9 shots in the final period, but Condie and the Nationals' defense held firm. The game was marred by a parade to the penalty box, with a total of 18 infractions called, keeping both teams' penalty kill units busy throughout the night.

In the end, the story was one of efficiency and goaltending. The Nationals, led by the flawless Condie, weathered the Rustlers' third-period push and capitalized on their early chance. For the Jr. Rustlers, the effort of Parker Fritz, who made 38 saves on 40 shots, was the lone bright spot in an otherwise frustrating night where they couldn't break through against a stifling Bow Valley defense. The 2-0 final secures a solid road win for the Nationals, built on a foundation of special teams success and impenetrable netminding.

Scoring

Team		1	2	3	T
	Jr. Rustlers	0	0	0	0
	Bow Valley Nationals	1	1	0	2

Shots

Team		1	2	3	T
	Jr. Rustlers	8	5	9	22
	Bow Valley Nationals	13	18	5	36

Scoring Summary

Period 1

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#8 Blake Ernewein (1)

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01:14 (P1)

Jr. Rustlers (0)

Bow Valley Nationals (1)

Period 2

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#29 Emma Ward (1)

#14 Danica Mikan (3), #44 Sarah Bigoraj (1)

13:47 (P2)

Jr. Rustlers (0)

Bow Valley Nationals (2)

Penalty Summary

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#11 Maya Macnab