PREVIEW: Women’s hockey closes first half against McGill at home

Friday, December 2, 2022

• The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (8-3-1. 2^nd in RSEQ) versus McGill Martlets (0-10-1, 6^th in RSEQ)
• Location: Minto Sports Complex
• Tickets: tickets.geegees.ca
• Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
• Last meeting: Ottawa 4, McGill 2 – Nov. 13, 2022 at Minto Sports Complex
• Watch live: Gee-Gees YouTube

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders
  • Goals: Abygail Moloughney – 9
  • Assists: Jade Todd – 7
  • Points: Abygail Moloughney – 15
  • Wins: Aurélie Dubuc – 5

• The Gee-Gees got back to their winning ways last week, defeating the Bishop's Gaiters and the nationally-ranked Montreal Carabins in shootouts. Netminders Aurélie Dubuc and Mahika Sarrazin were stellar in their respective outings, with Sarrazin recording a career-high 38 saves.
• Approaching the holiday break, Abygail Moloughney finds herself tied for the conference lead in points and one back of Montreal's Audrey-Anne Veillette for the lead in goals.
• Meanwhile, Jade Todd has rocketed to the conference lead in assists.
• As the 2022 calendar year draws to a close, the Gee-Gees have 11 wins, eight losses and two overtime losses during the span. They've scored 46 goals and allowed 42.

McGILL GAME NOTES 

• Major stat leaders
  • Goals: Makenzie McCallum – 3
  • Assists: Three players tied at 3
  • Points: Chrissy Colizza and Quynn Campbell – 5
  • Wins: None

• McGill's difficult start to the season continued last week, losing 5-1 to Montreal and 6-0 to Concordia.
• The Martlets showed signs of life the weekend prior, losing two one-goal affairs to Bishop's and Carleton. The former matchup was decided in overtime, earning McGill their first point of the season.
• Special teams have been a struggle for McGill this year. Their powerplay (7.3 percent) is fourth-last in the country, while their penalty kill (71.9 percent) is third-last.

Tickets for Friday's matchup are available for purchase at tickets.geegees.ca. The game will be streamed live on the Gee-Gees YouTube channel.