The Vancouver Aeros used a strong second period and effective special teams to secure a 3-1 road win over the Bow Valley Nationals. The game opened with the home side taking the initiative, outshooting the Aeros 10-7 in the first frame. Their pressure paid off when Emma Ward, wearing number 29, found the back of the net at the 15:15 mark of the opening period, assisted by Charly Butler. However, the tide began to turn in the second period as Vancouver's offense found its rhythm, unleashing 11 shots to Bow Valley's 7. The Aeros capitalized on a power play opportunity late in the period, with bella Sandhu (number 23) tying the game at 15:53, set up by Islandra Macdonald and Anelyn Birnie. Just over twelve minutes later, Eavan White, who had taken an early penalty, redeemed herself by scoring the game-winning goal at 3:38, assisted by Serena Walji.
The third period saw the Aeros tighten their grip on the game. Another power play goal, this time from Sienna Yu (number 8) at 7:44, with helpers from Anelyn Birnie and Islandra Macdonald, provided crucial insurance. The Nationals struggled to solve Aeros goaltender Violet Stanley, who turned aside all 24 shots she faced for a shutout performance. While the Nationals' Laura Jelínková faced a barrage of 27 shots and made several key saves, the Aeros' power play proved to be the difference-maker, converting on two of their chances. Penalties proved costly for Bow Valley, with infractions by Khloe Parks, charleigh mcculloch, Marlowe Stasiuk, and Danica Mikan hampering their ability to mount a sustained comeback. The disciplined, two-way effort from Vancouver, highlighted by Stanley's perfect night in net and a multi-point game from Anelyn Birnie, sealed a solid road victory.
