The Phantoms Female Hockey team set the tone early and never looked back, securing a solid 3-1 victory over the Manitoba Mavericks on home ice. The game ignited just 56 seconds into the first period when Elianna Holovach, wearing number 88, found the back of the net off assists from Sienna Pokol and Ruby Hurd. The Phantoms capitalized on their momentum, striking again at the 7:44 mark of the opening frame. This time, it was Natalie Evans (#10) who scored what would stand as the game-winning goal, with Bryelle Denis and Everleigh Knock providing the setup. The Mavericks struggled to find their footing early, taking two penalties in the first period, including a check behind minor to Scarlet Tourangeau, which the Phantoms' power play was unable to convert on.
Despite a more disciplined second period, the Mavericks couldn't solve Phantoms' goalie Ellaina Young. Young was a fortress in net, turning aside all 29 shots she faced for a complete-game victory. The Phantoms' defense and Young's composure were tested in the third period after a holding penalty to Ruby Hurd, but they killed it off effectively. Shortly after returning to full strength, Bryelle Denis (#94) gave her team a commanding 3-0 lead with an unassisted tally at the 2:34 mark of the final period. The Mavericks finally broke through with just over nine minutes to play, as Hudsen Stasynec (#21) scored, assisted by Espérance Halaburda, to avoid the shutout.
The game's closing minutes saw tempers flare, resulting in three minor penalties, including a cross-check to Lux Squarie and a bench minor for the Phantoms. However, the damage was already done. The story of the night was the Phantoms' efficient offense, scoring on their limited chances, and the stellar, shut-down goaltending of Ellaina Young, who backstopped her team to a well-earned two points. The Mavericks' goalie, Evangeline Golding, faced a barrage of 33 shots and kept her team in contention, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome against a determined Phantoms squad.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantoms Female Hockey | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| Manitoba Mavericks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | Bryelle Denis | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 88 | Elianna Holovach | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Natalie Evans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 98 | Millar Salamon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | Peyton Douglas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 83 | Emersyn Sander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Lily Plower | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Kira Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Quinn Olszewski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Eden Vols | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Everleigh Knock | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | Sienna Pokol | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Ruby Hurd | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | Taylee Mason | 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 | 1 | 29 | 28 | 0.97 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hudsen Stasynec | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Lux Squarie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 88 | Madison Rotinsky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Espérance Halaburda | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | Nyah Hrominchuk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 | Kaylynn Beattie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | Sadie Turek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Evangeline Golding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Gabriele Mathiesen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Alexis Cascisa-Fisher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Scarlet Tourangeau | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | Isabelle Buors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Lily Benjaminson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Emma Baydock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bella Evangelista | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Evangeline Golding | 58:00 | 3 | 33 | 30 | 0.91 |
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