The Brock Badgers faced off against the Nipissing Lakers in a one-sided showdown that left the home team disappointed.
The matchup took place on Sunday, Oct. 22 at Canada Games Park. Unfortunately for the Badgers, the No. 7 ranked Nipissing Lakers emerged victorious with a dominant 5-0 win, handing the Badgers their first loss of the season.
The Badgers had entered the game with high spirits, coming off a stunning victory against the No. 3 Toronto Varsity Blues the night before. However, Nipissing’s offensive prowess and stellar goaltending proved to be a formidable challenge.
The scoring began in the first period when Nipissing’s Tessa Kosec found the back of the net, setting the tone for the Lakers’ offensive onslaught. The second period saw Katie Chomiak extending Nipissing’s lead to 2-0 with a power-play goal, showcasing the Lakers’ effectiveness with the man advantage. Emma Neff furthered Nipissing’s lead with another goal, pushing the score to 3-0.
Nipissing continued to assert their dominance in the third period. Malory Dominico scored on the power play, emphasizing the Lakers’ special team’s proficiency. The game’s final goal was netted by Madison Laberge, sealing Nipissing’s 5-0 victory.
A standout performance for the Lakers came from Maggie McKee, who notched three assists during the game. Nipissing’s netminder, Chantelle Sandquist, was in exceptional form, securing a shutout by stopping all of Brock’s 13 shots on goal. The Lakers also outshot the Badgers significantly, with a final shot tally of 36-13 in favour of Nipissing.
The game featured several penalties, demonstrating the frustration of the matchup. Nipissing capitalized on two of their three power plays, while the Badgers couldn’t convert any of their opportunities.
With this loss, the Badgers moved to a 2-1 record early in the season. Their next challenge will be hosting the Windsor Lancers at Canada Games Park on Friday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets online here, and the game will also be livestreamed on OUA.tv.
