Despite a short bench, the Storm continued their winning way by defeating the Etobicoke Dolphins by a score of 3-1. The Dolphins battled hard throughout the game but were no match when it came to skating and shooting. Storm players worked on their shooting over the past week and it really showed last night. All three Storm goals were the result of great execution.
Lauren N. was firing shots at the Dolphin net throughout the game from the point. One her shots did catch a top corner of the net to open the scoring in the first period. In the second period Mari wired a shot from deep in the slot just off the crossbar into the net. Earlier in the period a similar shot went off the crossbar without going in the net. Earlier in the third period Alicia broke in on the net off the opening faceoff and drilled a low shot over the pad of the goalie to preserve the victory. There were several other excellent scoring chances by Genevieve and Amanda which but for some excellent goaltending by Etobicoke would have resulted in a rout.
The win brings the Storm within 2 points of Mississauga for first place with a game in hand. Next game is Saturday against North Halton.
