WHKY - The Mount Royal Cougars welcomed the University of Calgary Dinos on Saturday evening for the second game of their weekend series, looking to build on their previous result and complete the sweep against their Calgary rivals.
The opening period saw both teams generate scoring opportunities, but neither could find the back of the net. The Dinos outshot Mount Royal 12-9 in the frame, with Cougars goaltender Kate Holan making several key saves to keep the game scoreless heading into the second period.
Calgary eventually broke through late in the second period. With 4:52 remaining in the frame, Dinos forward Kyla Mitenko capitalized on a power-play opportunity to score the game's opening goal and give Calgary a 1-0 lead heading into the final period.
Mount Royal continued to push for an equalizer in the third period, finding its opportunity on the power play. Forward Jerzey Watteyne found the back of the net late in the period, with Jenn Shaw picking up the assist to tie the game at 1-1 and give the Cougars renewed momentum.
The Cougars kept the pressure on, earning another power-play opportunity late in the frame. After generating several high-danger chances, Summer Fomradas fired a wrist shot from the point that found the back of the net, with Shaw earning her second assist of the night. The goal gave Mount Royal a 2-1 lead with just one minute remaining. The Cougars held on in the closing moments to secure the victory and complete a weekend sweep of the Dinos.
The Cougars will travel to Edmonton next Friday to take on the Alberta Pandas, while the Dinos will also head north to face the MacEwan Griffins.
Player of the Game: #16 Jenn Shaw played a key role in the Cougars' late comeback, recording assists on both third-period goals to help Mount Royal secure the 2-1 win and complete the weekend sweep.
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