Tigers fall to REDS

Dalhousie Tigers fell to the UNB REDS with a final score of 4-0 on Saturday in Halifax.

The first period of the game between Dalhousie and the REDS saw a tightly contested faceoff battle, with Madison Wardle and Leah MacSween each securing multiple wins for Dalhousie. Despite several missed shots from both teams, it was the REDS' Lauren Carter who broke the stalemate with a goal at 16:17, assisted by April Reiner and Raine Murdoch. Throughout the period, Dalhousie's goalie, Grace Beer, made several key saves, turning away shots from Jorja Nystrom, Robyn Brokenshire, Avery Thurston, and others. The period ended with the REDS leading 1-0, as Dalhousie sought to capitalize on their faceoff successes in the upcoming periods.

The second period began with a strong start from the REDS, who dominated early faceoffs and took several shots, although none found the back of the net until Katelyn Scott scored at 4:01, assisted by Olivia Eustace. The REDS quickly extended their lead with a goal from Raine Murdoch at 4:12, assisted by Melanie Drost. Dalhousie had several power play opportunities following penalties on Cassie McCallum and Avery Thurston but failed to capitalize, with multiple shots saved by Cassie McCallum. The REDS maintained their defensive prowess throughout the period, ending with a 3-0 lead, while Dalhousie struggled to convert their efforts into goals.

The third period began with the REDS controlling the initial faceoffs, including a win by Payton Hargreaves against Madison Wardle. Dalhousie's defense, led by Grace Beer, successfully saved multiple shots, including attempts by Katelyn Scott and Rylee Strohm. A power play opportunity for the REDS arose due to a penalty on Avery Holmes, which resulted in a goal by Jorja Nystrom at 9:29, assisted by Olivia Eustace and Mackenzie Keenan. Despite Dalhousie's efforts during their power play following a tripping penalty on Lauren Carter, they were unable to convert, with Cassie McCallum making several key saves to maintain the REDS' lead.

Grace Beer made a significant impact as the goaltender, recording 26 saves in one game, despite allowing 4 goals. Leah MacSween demonstrated strong faceoff abilities, winning 9 out of 17 attempts. Madison Wardle also contributed in faceoffs, matching MacSween with 9 faceoff wins. Emma Silvernagle led the team with 3 shots on goal and served 2 penalty minutes. Avery Holmes matched Silvernagle in shots on goal with 3, while also receiving 2 penalty minutes.

The game wraps up the Tigers regular season schedule. They return to the ice next week in the AUS quarter-finals.