The Calgary Glaciers and Bow Valley Nationals delivered a high-octane, penalty-filled contest that saw the home team secure a narrow 3-2 victory. The Nationals struck first, silencing the home crowd early as charleigh mcculloch (#12) found the back of the net just over a minute into the game, assisted by Danica Mikan (#14) and Blake Ernewein (#8). The Glaciers responded with lightning speed, however, as Ellie Meunier (#12) answered just 23 seconds later, converting a setup from Abigail Mills (#14) and Lily Bennett (#8) to knot the score at 1-1. The opening period was a parade to the penalty box, with five minors called, setting a physical tone for the rest of the night.
The middle frame proved decisive for the Glaciers. On a power play resulting from a slash by Kaitlin Ringrose (#6), Greta Baldwin (#20) unleashed the eventual game-winner, with Lilly Redmond (#9) and Peyton Krueger (#27) picking up the helpers. Baldwin then turned playmaker, assisting on a goal by Hana Chalupova (#29), who was set up by Maci Dueck (#88), to extend the lead to 3-1. The Glaciers' defense, anchored by goalie Alexandra Seminuk (#34), weathered a storm of 12 second-period shots from the Nationals. Seminuk's performance was crucial, as she faced a total of 35 shots to earn the win.
The third period was a tense, back-and-forth battle as the Nationals pressed hard to get back into the game, outshooting the Glaciers 15-12. Their persistence paid off when charleigh mcculloch (#12) netted her second of the night, cutting the deficit to one with just under four minutes to play, assisted by Brynnen Neilly (#16). Despite pulling their goalie for an extra attacker in the final minutes, the Nationals could not solve Seminuk again. The Glaciers' penalty kill was tested late, but they held firm to seal the hard-fought victory, a testament to their resilience in a game where discipline was often in short supply.
