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The Badgers Break the Ice: Brock Women’s Hockey Triumphs!
Well, well, well! If it isn’t the Brock Badgers women’s hockey team, showing us all how to get back on track after a bit of a dodgy run. They’ve managed to pull off a sparkling shutout against Queen’s, bringing home their first road win of the regular season. It’s about time someone gave Queen’s a run for their money, or at least a well-directed puck to the face!
The Game in Review
On Sunday, November 24th, at Kingston’s Memorial Centre, the Badgers emerged victorious with a nail-biting 1-0 win. Consider it a dramatic thriller, minus the Hollywood budget and with a lot more ice! Our second-year goaltender, Ava Cruikshank was the showstopper of the evening, stopping a bewildering 36 shots like she was the world’s most efficient bouncer at an exclusive club. No entry without a proper shot—it’s safe to say she was on fire!
The Goal that Ruled Them All
Breaking the ice (see what I did there?) in the first period was our very own forward, Jenna Duarte. She managed to sneak in a wraparound goal that had more finesse than a ballet dancer on skates. It was a thing of beauty, and it must have given the team and their fans a sugar rush of excitement!
Defense Wins Championships!
As Queen’s threw everything they had into their attack, particularly in the second period with 15 shots, it was clear the Badgers were on a mission. What can I say, folks? They held the line better than a pub during happy hour! Cruikshank turned away every shot that came her way like a seasoned professional, proving that sometimes the only thing better than a good offense is an impenetrable defense.
Finishing Strong
In the final stretch of play, it was a battle of wills—and pucks. With Queen’s attempting a last-ditch power-play push, the Badgers showcased their defensive prowess, sending Gaels players back to their bench with long faces, and let’s just say, “What’s for dinner?” was not on the conversation menu for them after that!
Stats Trivia!
Here’s a mind-boggling stat for you: Queen’s outshot Brock 36 to 26, and yet somehow those numbers mean nothing when your goalie is channeling her inner brick wall. Flanagan even nabbed the lone assist for Duarte’s stunning goal. We may need to check if she’s hiding some sort of ice magic up her sleeve!
What’s Next?
The Badgers are all set to return home to Canada Games Park this Friday, November 29th, where they’ll face off against the Muscled Mustangs of Western University at 6 p.m. Now, don’t be the person who doesn’t show up to this game—you wouldn’t want to be the only one at home watching a soap opera instead of this ice drama unfold, would you? Tickets are available here, and for those couch potatoes out there, the action will be streamed live on OUA.tv. Mark your calendars, folks; it’s going to be a doozy!
The last time the Badgers met the Mustangs was on February 17, 2024, and let’s just say the only thing colder than the ice that day was the reception Brock received after that 1-0 defeat. They’ll be looking to change that narrative this time around!
So let’s rally behind the Badgers! After all, a win now means a happier social media feed later, and who doesn’t want to feel the joy of inevitable bragging rights? Go Badgers!
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Brock secured a solid 1-0 victory against Queen’s, earning their first road win of the current season.
The Brock Badgers women’s hockey team claimed a hard-fought victory against the Queen’s Gaels on Sunday, November 24, at Kingston’s Memorial Centre, effectively putting an end to their challenging three-game losing stretch.
Second-year goaltender Ava Cruikshank shone brightly in the contest, recording a remarkable shutout by stopping an impressive total of 36 shots from the opposing team.
Breaking the deadlock in the first, forward Jenna Duarte skillfully executed a wraparound goal midway through the first period, providing the Badgers with much-needed early momentum.
Brock expertly maintained their slim lead as Queen’s intensified their attack, generating 15 shots in the second period alone, yet all were thwarted with skill by Cruikshank.
The final period of play was a testament to Brock’s exceptional defensive capabilities, as they successfully neutralized a last-ditch power-play effort from the Gaels, ensuring their victory.
Chloe Flanagan recorded the sole assist of the game on Duarte’s decisive first-period goal.
Despite the strong showing, Queen’s outshot Brock by a margin of 36 to 26 in the intense contest.
Looking ahead, the Badgers are set to return home to the Canada Games Park on Friday, November 29, to take on the Mustangs at 6 p.m. Tickets are available here, and fans can catch all the action streamed live on OUA.tv. This upcoming clash holds significant importance, as the last encounter between these two teams took place on February 17, 2024, at Canada Games Park, where Brock narrowly lost in a 1-0 battle.
How did Jenna Duarte’s goal influence the momentum of the match for the Badgers?
Making a remarkable 36 saves and earning the title of the evening’s star performer. Her stellar performance was akin to a doorman who just won’t let anyone past—simply impenetrable!
### The Goal that Ruled Them All
The Badgers broke through first in this icy showdown, thanks to a brilliant wraparound goal by forward [**Jenna Duarte**](https://gobadgers.ca/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/jenna-duarte/11643). With moves smoother than a ballet dancer pirouetting across the ice, she sent the puck gleefully into the net, launching the team and its fans into a frenzy like kids on a sugar high after Halloween!
### Defense Wins Championships!
As Queen’s ramped up their aggression, firing 15 shots at the Badgers in the second period alone, it was evident that the defensive line had more resolve than a pub during a happy hour special! With every glistening puck she blocked, Cruikshank proved that sometimes a steadfast defense is just the ticket for clinching a win.
### Finishing Strong
In the nail-biting final moments of play, both teams fought tooth and nail (or should I say, stick and puck). With Queen’s pressing hard on a final power-play drive, the Badgers held their ground like true champions, sending the Gaels back to their bench with expressions that could only be described as ‘deeply disappointed dining options.’ Dinner conversations would clearly not include any references to scoring!
### Stats Trivia!
Now, for a stat that would wow even the staunchest hockey enthusiast: Queen’s outshot Brock 36 to 26! Yet, numbers don’t tell the whole story if your goaltender is a living legend on the ice. Flanagan also chipped in with an assist for Duarte’s spectacular goal, leading us to wonder whether she might possess some secret ice wizardry.
### What’s Next?
The Badgers are gearing up to return to Canada Games Park this Friday, November 29th, to face the daunting Mustangs from Western University at 6 p.m. Do yourself a favor and don’t be that person missing the action—it’s your chance to witness high-stakes drama unfold instead of being glued to whatever soap opera blurs on your TV. For tickets, click [here](https://brocku.universitytickets.com/), or if your couch beckons, catch all the action live on [OUA.tv](https://oua.tv/).
In their last encounter on February 17, 2024, the Badgers faced a chilling 1-0 defeat to the Mustangs, and they’re itching to rewrite that script this time around!
So, let’s all rally behind the Badgers! A victory now promises a social media feed full of joy and, more importantly, bragging rights that will live on indefinitely. Go Badgers!
