The Storm moved one step closer to the Provincial Championship weekend today with a 3-2 win against the Etobicoke Dolphins. All three goals were scored on rebounds as the Storm forwards crashed the net. Today the forwards took advantage of scoring chances that earlier in the season would have ended as missed opportunities - a sign of how much this team has matured and grown.
The Storm actually had a slow started and fell behind 1-0 in the first period after some sloppy play in their own end. In the second period the team stepped it up and totally controlled the play. Sheri knocked in a rebound from a shot by Jackie to tie up the game. Just a minute and a half later Mari did the same thing on a rebound by Kailee. The Dolphins were able to tie the game up with a perfect pass to a player in the high slot who was able to fire in the top corner behind Kendra. With just over 5 minutes left in the game Jessica B was called for interference and the Storm was able to prevent Etobicoke from having a shot on net. At the end of the penalty Mari drove to the net with the puck with two Dolphins draped over her. Amanda followed up and banged in the rebound over the goalie who was sprawled on the ice for the winning goal.
Tomorrow's game is huge and just a tie will guarantee a spot in the Championships in April and maintain the 10 game undefeated streak. The playdown standings are:
North York 4-0-1, 9 pts
Scarborough 1-0-3, 5 pts
Etobicoke 0-2-2, 2 pts
Leaside 0-3-2, 2 pts
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