Whelan scores game winner

The Dalhousie Tigers defeated the Aigles Bleues 1-0 on a late-game goal to extend their win streak to four.

Both teams got into the game quickly directing shots on goal within the first few minutes. Midway, through the first period, the Tigers would get the game's first powerplay. They were able to generate several good chances, but Moncton was able to keep it out. With six minutes left in the period, the Aigles-Bleus got a chance of their own on the powerplay, looking to break the 0-0 tie. Emilie Lalancette for Moncton got a direct shot on goal but goaltender Grace Beer (Oakville, ON) stood tall keeping it out.

As the second period got underway, only a few minutes in, Mackenzie Drake (Dartmouth, NS) for the Tigers on a tip-on goal right in front, but Moncton goaltender Annick Boudreau stood tall. Emily Gravelle countered right away for the Aigles-Bleus quickly releasing a shot passed out from the corner. The story of the middle period was largely great goaltending. Both teams continued to fire shots toward the goalies but with some fantastic saves, the game remained 0-0.

As the final period began, the Tigers would head back to the powerplay, less than a minute in. As the penalty came to an end, Shani Rossignol for Moncton was off on a breakaway but the puck bobbled a little bit and she didn't get a clean shot off. Just a few minutes later Dalhousie took a penalty of their own to give the Aigles-Bleus another shot on the powerplay. Off a rebound, Catherine Longchamps had a great chance to go top corner, but Beer had a great save to push over to the post in time. With 5 minutes left to play, Kennedy Whalen controlled a bobbling puck from Emma Bishop and found the back of the net for the game's first goal, making it 1-0 Tigers. That would be the game-winning goal as the Tigers would hold off the Aigles-Bleus for a one-goal victory.

Kennedy Whalen took home the Subway Player of the Game Award for the Dalhousie Tigers

Dalhousie Tigers improve to 12-13 and extend the winning streak to four games. They play St. Thomas next Friday,

Moncton Aigles-Bleus fall to 10-14