The St. Thomas University women’s hockey team played their second exhibition game of the season on Sept. 15 against the McGill University Martlets, losing 2-0.
The Tommies came off a 4-2 defeat the previous night against the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers.
Fifth-year goalie Taylor Cook got the start in net for the Tommies. The Tommies were strong on the penalty kill, successfully killing all six power plays.
“I liked today’s game better than yesterday’s,” said head coach Peter Murphy.
“McGill is a top 10 team so it was a good measuring stick for the girls.”
The first period was evenly played, with the shots being tied at nine. The Tommies took two penalties, giving the Martlets a man advantage heading into the second period.
The Tommies struggled with their shooting after the first period, only recording seven shots the rest of the game.
McGill outplayed the Tommies in the second, outshooting them 11-5, getting one goal while getting two power play opportunities.
The Martlets managed to slide the puck past Cook during a scramble seven minutes into the second period.
Both teams made changes in net halfway through the second, with Abby Clarke coming in for the Tommies.
The Martlets scored their second goal of the game two minutes into the third period, banking on a rebound.
The Tommies got their first power play with nine minutes left in the third period, but they were unable to capitalize. The Martlets hung on for the 2-0 win.
Murphy said the team has struggled with injuries and illness, but they still played well.
St. Thomas will travel to Ottawa for their next game on Sept. 28.
