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Game Breakdown

Mavericks Weather the Storm to Edge Phantoms in Tight Contest

The Manitoba Mavericks secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Phantoms Female Hockey team in a game defined by defensive resilience and special teams. Despite being outshot 33-20, the Mavericks capitalized on early opportunities and leaned on a stellar performance in net. The game's tone was set in a penalty-filled first period, where the Mavericks struck first. Just seconds after a Phantoms penalty, Scarlet Tourangeau, assisted by Lily Benjaminson, buried a power-play goal at 11:02 to give Manitoba the lead. The Mavericks doubled their advantage less than seven minutes later when Espérance Halaburda found the back of the net, with helpers from Hudsen Stasynec and Emma Baydock, making it 2-0. The Phantoms, despite controlling much of the play and firing 13 first-period shots, couldn't solve Mavericks goalie Jordan Brewer.

The second period saw the Phantoms finally break through. At the 6:15 mark, Taylee Mason scored an even-strength goal, assisted by Bryelle Denis and Kira Standing, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The middle frame was also marked by physical play, including a rare penalty shot awarded to the Phantoms' Bryelle Denis with just over three minutes remaining, but the opportunity was denied. The third period was a tense, shot-heavy affair as the Phantoms desperately pressed for the equalizer, unleashing another 13 shots on Brewer's net. However, the Mavericks' defense held firm, blocking lanes and clearing rebounds to protect their slim lead.

In the end, the story of the game was written in the crease. Phantoms goalie Ellaina Young faced a relatively light workload, but the two early goals proved decisive. For the Mavericks, Jordan Brewer was the undisputed star, turning aside all 32 shots she faced for a remarkable shutout performance, anchoring her team through relentless pressure. The Mavericks' ability to capitalize on their limited chances and Brewer's impenetrable goaltending secured them a crucial two points in a classic goaltender's duel.

Scoring

Team		1	2	3	T
	Manitoba Mavericks	2	0	0	2
	Phantoms Female Hockey	0	1	0	1

Shots

Team		1	2	3	T
	Manitoba Mavericks	9	3	8	20
	Phantoms Female Hockey	13	7	13	33

Scoring Summary

Period 1

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#17 Scarlet Tourangeau (1)

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#14 Lily Benjaminson (1)

11:02 (P1)

Manitoba Mavericks (1)

Phantoms Female Hockey (0)

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#8 Espérance Halaburda (1)

#21 Hudsen Stasynec (1), #12 Emma Baydock (1)

04:10 (P1)

Manitoba Mavericks (2)

Phantoms Female Hockey (0)

Period 2

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#16 Taylee Mason (5)

#94 Bryelle Denis (3), #7 Kira Standing (1)

06:15 (P2)

Manitoba Mavericks (2)

Phantoms Female Hockey (1)

Penalty Summary

Period 1

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#17 Ruby Hurd