SACKVILLE, N.B. – Chignecto native Kristin Wolfe stopped all 21 shots she faced to lead her St. Thomas Tommies to a 1-0 win over the Mount Allison Mounties in AUS women’s hockey action Wednesday night.
Mount Allison goaltender Kate O’Brien was equally spectacular in her Mounties debut before Kenya Marcelline scored with 1:23 left to play to give St. Thomas the win.
Both teams were evenly matched throughout the game, but the Mounties played most
of the third period in their own end, ultimately leading to the late goal. Both
teams hit multiple posts and crossbars, with good chances and great goaltending
leading to a fast-paced matchup.
Of note for the Mounties was the play of their defence, all of whom played
strong games, particularly the tandem of Kristen Cooze and Beth Deveaux, while
Meg Cameron and Emily van Diepen also played well for Mount A, as van Diepen
jumped into the offensive rush on several occasions.
Captain Lauren Oickle had a three-game goal streak snapped, but was another
Mountie who generated lots of offence, along with fellow veterans Lindsay James
and Kenzie Lalonde.
O'Brien made several nice saves in close, and at times seemed to be keeping the
Mounties in the game with some nifty glove saves, and a couple of good saves on
odd-man situations.
The Mounties are secure in sixth spot and will host the Subway AUS Championship in just over a week's time.
Next up for the Mounties is a home weekend doubleheader, as they host Saint
Francis Xavier on Saturday before closing out the regular season against Saint
Mary's on Sunday. Both games are at 2 p.m. at the Tantramar Civic Centre.
