The Vancouver Aeros set the tone early and never looked back, securing a decisive 4-1 win over the Phantoms Female Hockey in a game that showcased their offensive depth and defensive resilience. The home side struck first just over two minutes into the contest when Isla Gunther, assisted by OLIVIA DOSANJH and bella Sandhu, found the back of the net. The Aeros doubled their lead less than two minutes later as Sienna Yu converted a setup from Claire Karger and Anelyn Birnie, giving Vancouver a commanding 2-0 lead before the game was five minutes old. The Phantoms managed to claw one back late in the period when Taylee Mason scored off a feed from Micah Franko, but that would prove to be their only breakthrough of the night.
The second period saw the Aeros tighten their grip on the game, despite the Phantoms generating a game-high 15 shots. Vancouver's penalty kill was tested early, but it was their power play that delivered a crucial goal. With just 50 seconds gone in the middle frame, Claire Karger capitalized on the man advantage, assisted by Serena Walji and Anelyn Birnie, to restore the two-goal cushion at 3-1. The period was a chippy affair, featuring five minor penalties between the teams, including a pair of cross-checking calls against the Aeros' Eavan White. Through it all, Aeros goaltender Violet Stanley was a fortress, turning away all 15 second-period shots as part of a stellar 30-save performance to earn the win.
The final frame was a story of defensive control for the Aeros, who limited quality chances while adding an insurance marker. Sarena Beauchamp sealed the victory midway through the period, scoring an even-strength goal with helpers from Eavan White and Elizabeth Kok. The Phantoms' Ellaina Young faced a barrage of 13 shots in the third period and 34 overall in a busy night in the crease. The Aeros' discipline held firm down the stretch, and their relentless pressure across all three periods, outshooting the Phantoms 33-31, was the foundation for a well-earned two points that highlighted their balanced attack and standout goaltending.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Aeros | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Phantoms Female Hockey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Aeros | 9 | 11 | 13 | 33 | |
| Phantoms Female Hockey | 5 | 15 | 11 | 31 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Sienna Yu | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Sarena Beauchamp | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Claire Karger | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | Isla Gunther | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 88 | Elizabeth Kok | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 80 | Islandra Macdonald | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | OLIVIA DOSANJH | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 71 | Ariyah Manhas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | SOFIA SANGHA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | bella Sandhu | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Serena Walji | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | Sayler Bencze | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Macy Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | Anelyn Birnie | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | Aaria Sanghera | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Eavan White | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1 | Violet Stanley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Violet Stanley | 60:00 | 1 | 31 | 30 | 0.97 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Natalie Evans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 98 | Sierra Douglas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Bryelle Denis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Peyton Douglas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kira Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Quinn Olszewski | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 51 | Micah Franko | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Eden Vols | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Everleigh Knock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Sienna Pokol | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | Ruby Hurd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 | Taylee Mason | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | Chloe Madden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Mila Lapointe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Madison Houle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Ellaina Young | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellaina Young | 60:00 | 4 | 31 | 27 | 0.87 |
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