Winning five of their last six and earning points in all six games in 2018, the Nipissing Lakers women's hockey team is heating up as they hunt for home ice advantage.

Currently sitting in a tie for third place, the Lakers picked up a big 7-1 victory over the Laurentian Voyageurs Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gardens, thanks to a six-goal third period.

A solid first saw Nipissing hit the scoreboard thanks to a rocket from the blueline from veteran defender Zosia Davis, who continues her impressive season.

Marilyn Fortin drew the lone assist on the game's first goal.

Laurentian scored the only goal of the second period, tying the game up with just over a minute left on the clock, while shorthanded.

With the score even after 40 minutes, the third period belong to Nipissing.

Bronwyn Bolduc scored twice, Madison Solie found the back of the net for her first career OUA goal, Ava Keis potted one, Jetta Derenoski rippled the twine and Davis buried her second of the game all in the final 20 minutes of play.

The result of a dominant third period was six goals and a convincing 7-1 triumph.

Kaley Tienhaara had two assists, Davis added one for her third point of the night, Maria Dominico, Jade Gauthier and Brianna Gaffney all earned helpers.

Danika Ranger picked up the win in net, making 15 saves.

The Lakers, who are 12-4-2, hit the road next to face Toronto and Ryerson next weekend.