Holmes scores in loss to X-Women

The Dalhousie Tigers fell to STFX X-Women4-1 on Wednesday in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The first period between Dalhousie and the X-Women saw a scoreless start with both teams missing several shots on goal. Dalhousie won multiple faceoffs, but the X-Women capitalized on their opportunities with Ashlyn Garnett scoring the first goal at 11:54, assisted by Grace Gonyer and Claire Carruthers. Following a penalty against Vivian Hinch for cross-checking, Dalhousie was unable to score during their power play. The X-Women extended their lead with a second goal by Grace Gonyer at 18:30, with an assist from Kya Moss, concluding the period with a 2-0 advantage.

The second period opened with Dalhousie dominating faceoffs and attempting several shots on goal, but all were saved by the X-Women's Bianca Zak. Bree MacPherson's penalty at 00:58 gave Dalhousie a power play, but they were unable to capitalize. The X-Women then scored the only goal of the period at 03:13, with Joanna Martinsen finding the net, assisted by Alexis Perry. Despite numerous power play opportunities, Dalhousie struggled to convert as Bianca Zak continued to thwart their efforts, maintaining the X-Women's lead of 3-0 by the end of the period.

The third period of the game between Dalhousie and the X-Women began with the X-Women's Kameryn Lahey scoring at 2:21, assisted by Mackenzie Lothian, marking Lahey's first goal of the season. Dalhousie responded with a goal by Avery Holmes at 12:27, assisted by Mollie Power and Gabrielle Noordijk, during a power play, leveling the period's scoring. Both teams faced penalty challenges, with Emma Bishop of Dalhousie receiving a penalty for body checking at 8:48 and Kamdyn Switzer of the X-Women penalized for slashing at 11:30, leading to power play opportunities for the opposing teams. Despite multiple shot attempts from both sides, including notable saves by Dalhousie's Madison King, the period concluded with each team scoring once, resulting in a final period score of 1-1.

Avery Holmes stood out for Dalhousie, having scored one goal on seven shots, with the goal being a power-play effort. Leah MacSween was effective in faceoffs, winning 10 out of 12 attempts. Madison King, the team's goaltender, recorded 30 saves in their recent game, despite conceding four goals. Gabrielle Noordijk contributed offensively with one assist. Mollie Power also added to the team's assists with one, while taking two shots in the game.

The Tigers return to the ice on Saturday when they face the Mount Allison Mounties.