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General Robb Fenton, Nipissing Athletics

WOMEN'S HOCKEY: LAKERS DOMINATE RAMS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN

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Less than 24 hours after a big come-from-behind victory over Toronto Friday night, the Nipissing Lakers women's hockey team took care of business Saturday afternoon.

The Lakers dominated the Ryerson Rams, walking away with a 6-1 victory, their fourth straight and fourth in their last five on home ice.

The Lakers controlled every aspect of the game, received solid goaltending yet again and got a balanced attack, as they cruised to win number nine on the season.

Nipissing started the game strong and took the lead just before the midway point of the first period when Sam Strassburger scored a highlight reel goal shorthanded to put the Lakers up 1-0.

They weren't done there, however, as Nipissing scored twice more in the first period to build up a comfortable lead.

Janica Vossos tucked home a loose puck to make it 2-0 after her line – Brittany Taylor and Jylelle Carpenter-Boesch did a great job on the forecheck, causing the turnover and being rewarded with the goal.

Just 30 seconds later, the Lakers would make it 3-0 as Kayla Carter scored for the second straight game, this time, ripping a shot over the blocker of the Rams goalie to make it 3-0 after the first period.

Nipissing held a 10-8 shot advantage after 20 minutes of play.

In the middle frame, the Lakers continued their strong play and added to the lead.

Kaitlyn McManus scored her second goal of the season and second in as many games, as she picked up a loose puck and slid it into the empty net after the Rams were caught out of position during a scramble.

Before the period was out, Nipissing would add yet another goal, as Brooklyn Irwin blocked a shot at her own blueline, showed some great speed to break away from the defenders and made a nice move to score.

The goal made it 5-0 and it was Nipissing's second shorthanded tally of the game.

Nipissing would fire 10 more shots at the Rams net, chasing Ryerson's start Ally Sarna.

In the third, with the game well in hand, Carter found the back of the net yet again, scoring on a shot from the top of the circle that made its way through traffic and off the post and in.

Not long after, the Rams would cut the lead by breaking Lakers goalie Jackie Rochefort's shutout with just over six minutes remaining in the game.

The Rams ended up outshooting the Lakers in the third, but it was too little too late as Nipissing cruised to the three points and another win.

Carter led the Lakers attack with two goals, Rochefort finished with 22 saves, while the final shots were 23-23.

Nipissing's next action comes next weekend – Jan. 16 and 17 – when they hit the road to face Laurier Saturday and Waterloo Sunday.
 
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Players Mentioned

Jackie Rochefort

#60 Jackie Rochefort

G
5' 4"
Junior
Brooklyn Irwin

#16 Brooklyn Irwin

F
Junior
Sam Strassburger

#17 Sam Strassburger

F
Sophomore
2
Kaitlyn McManus

#21 Kaitlyn McManus

F
Freshman
1
Kayla Carter

#22 Kayla Carter

D
Junior
3
Jylelle Carpenter-Boesch

#25 Jylelle Carpenter-Boesch

F
Sophomore
Janica Vossos

#27 Janica Vossos

F
Junior
Brittany Taylor

#26 Brittany Taylor

F
Junior

Players Mentioned

Jackie Rochefort

#60 Jackie Rochefort

5' 4"
Junior
G
Brooklyn Irwin

#16 Brooklyn Irwin

Junior
F
Sam Strassburger

#17 Sam Strassburger

Sophomore
2
F
Kaitlyn McManus

#21 Kaitlyn McManus

Freshman
1
F
Kayla Carter

#22 Kayla Carter

Junior
3
D
Jylelle Carpenter-Boesch

#25 Jylelle Carpenter-Boesch

Sophomore
F
Janica Vossos

#27 Janica Vossos

Junior
F
Brittany Taylor

#26 Brittany Taylor

Junior
F

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