The Storm shook off some rust tonight in the first period and then coasted to 3-2 win over the Vaughan Flames in an exhibition game. As the game progressed the skating and passing improved and in the second period the Storm exploded for three goals in just five minutes. The last two goals were scored 17 seconds apart with less than one minute remaining in the second period.
Scoring for the Storm was Jackie, Lauren N and Marley. In addition, Sheri picked up a pair of assists. Jackie scored on the powerplay when she skated from the faceoff circle to in the front of the net and lifted a shot into the top corner on the goalie's glove side. Late in the second Lauren fired a wrist shot at the net that changed directions when it went off a Vaughan defenseman past the goalie. With just 17 seconds remaining Marley crashed the net off a faceoff to bang in a rebound. It was overall a good effort.
On Friday morning the two teams meet again but this time the game counts.
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