SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 2011

Lethbridge 4 York 1

Lethbridge goalie Crystal Patterson just got her toe on this Steph Dovaston rebound opportunity today. (Josh Howald photo)

Kim Ramcharan gave York University a 1-0 lead just minutes into this contest, but the Pronghorns scored four unanswered goals and remain undefeated at the Great Lakes Challenge. Amy Van Buskirk scored once and set up another Lethbridge goal, while Megan Bailey had the game winner in the second period. Jenna-Marie Durnin made it 3-1 in the third and Cheslea Minor sealed things with an empty net goal.

Leanne Gerwing had the win in goal for the ‘Horns, who will take on Canada West rival Regina Sunday at 11 a.m.

Regina 4 Guelph 1

Gina Campbell of Regina beat Guelph's Brookie Siddall 25 seconds into the second frame to open the scoring. (Josh Howald photo)

Rianne Wight scored twice and Paige Wheeler had three assists in a Regina 4-1 win over York University.

Gina Campbell and Wight each scored in the opening two minutes of the second period following a scoreless first. Erin Small made it 2-1 on a York power play, but Wight’s second put the Cougars up 3-1. Kendra Finch put the game away with a third period goal from Shalyn Cowan.

Jennifer Schmidt stopped 31 shots for the win, while Brooke Sidall made 18 saves for the Lions.

STANDINGS

University of Lethbridge         2-0          6

York University                     1-1           3

University of Regina              1-1           3

University of Guelph               0-2          0

SCORING LEADERS

Paige Wheeler, UR                         0-4-4

Jenna-Marie Durnin, UL                   3-0-3

Rianne Wight, UR                           2-1-3

Erin Small, UG                                1-2-3

Kristie Wilson, YU                           1-2-3

Stephanie Dovaston, YU                  1-2-3

Shelby Ballendine, UL                      0-3-3

Several tied with                                    2

SUNDAY

11am – Lethbridge Pronghorns vs. Regina Cougars

2pm – York Lions vs. Guelph Gryphons

Heading into the final day, Guelph is the only team mathematically eliminated from winning the Great Lakes Challenge, as bonus points are still available. They are awarded to a team who scores more than five goals in regulation time or posts a shutout. First tie-breaker is head-to-head action, so there is a chance tomorrow’s 11 a.m. contest between Regina and Lethbridge will decide a champion.

Josh Howald - intheslot@yahoo.ca