OTTAWA, Ont. – Ontario Tech women's hockey ran into an Ottawa side that capitalized on its chances early, as the Ridgebacks were handed a 6–2 loss by the Gee-Gees on Friday night.
The Ottawa Gee-Gees struck twice late in the opening period, including a power-play goal, to take a 2–0 lead into the first intermission. The hosts continued to press in the second, adding three goals to build separation.
Ontario Tech got on the board at 9:13 of the middle frame when Emily Harrison finished a play from Cassandra Delves and Julia Jackson to cut into the deficit. Ottawa answered just over a minute later with another power-play marker to restore momentum.
The Ridgebacks added a second goal in the third period as Robyn Storey found the back of the net off a feed from Zoe Wilson, but Ottawa responded shortly after to close out the scoring.
Zoe McGee turned aside 33 shots for Ontario Tech Ridgebacks, as the Gee-Gees held a 39–26 edge in shots on goal.
Ontario Tech returns to action tomorrow when they visit the Carleton Ravens.
Early Ottawa push sinks Ridgebacks on the road
Ontario Tech women's hockey ran into an Ottawa side that capitalized on its chances early, as the Ridgebacks were handed a 6–2 loss by the Gee-Gees on Friday night.
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