By Isabella Halliday — Sports Editor

The women’s hockey team has had an incredible start to their season, winning six out of eight games in September and October. The Gaiters have been on the road quite a lot, playing teams from Queen’s University, Carleton University, McGill University, and Concordia University. 

Nov. 4 @ Université de Montréal

On Nov. 4, the team traveled to Montreal to play the Carabins, whom they have not had much luck against in the past few matchups. The women were confident and determined to play their best and keep up the powerful drive they have demonstrated so far. 

The Gaiters were first to score a goal in the second period during a power play opportunity. The pace of the game picked up drastically in the third period with the Gaiters securing another goal to lead 2-0. The Carabins fought back hard, scoring two goals within eighteen seconds of each other, tying the game at 2-2. The Gaiters took a minute to regain their focus and soon after scored another goal to put them back in the lead. 

With about five minutes left in the game, the Carabins found the back of the net again, causing the game to go into overtime. Both teams came back from the small break determined to take the overtime win but unfortunately within just 30 seconds, Montréal got the puck past the goaltender, Aglaé René de Cotret to win the game 4-3.

Nov. 6 vs University of Ottawa

The women’s hockey team was extremely excited to host the Gee-Gee’s for their home opener game at the Jane & Eric Molson Arena just two days after playing against the Carabins. The stands were packed with family and friends who came out to support the team.

After the first period was over, the Gaiters were up 1-0. The second period brought another goal from the Gaiters before Ottawa battled back and scored two goals to tie the game 2-2. By the end of the third period, it was looking like the game might go into overtime, but the Gaiters successfully found the back of the net, receiving an exciting standing ovation from the crowd who were on the edge of their seats the whole period. With goals from Angelique Pagé, Maude Pépin, Krystele Fontaine, and Jöelle Gagnon, the Gaiters were proud to win their game 4-3 on home ice.

Next Up

The Gaiters have two more home games before they take to the road again. They clinched an overtime victory on Nov. 11 against Carleton University. The Concordia Stingers will be visiting on Nov. 13. Be sure to come out and support our student athletes who have been working so hard this season to keep up the positive momentum!