PREVIEW: Gee-Gees set for early matchup with crosstown rivals

Photo: Greg Kolz
Photo: Greg Kolz
October 20, 2023

Saturday, October 21, 2023 

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (0-1) versus Carleton Ravens (0-1)
  • Location: Minto Sports Complex
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting:  Ottawa 4, Carleton 3 – February 10, 2023 at Carleton Ice House
  • Broadcast: Gee-Gees YouTube

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees didn't have the best opening game to start the season. The team fell 4-1 to Montreal in front of a home crowd, conceding three goals in the second period.
  • Ottawa will look to bounce back against their crosstown rivals, who they went 4-1 against in the 2022-23 season.
  • Goaltender, Mahika Sarrazin, finished the Gee-Gees first game with 28 saves out of 31 shots.

CARLETON GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Four players tied at 1
    • Assists: Cecilia Lopez, Payton Miller – 2
    • Points: Sydney Berta, Cecilia Lopez, Payton Miller – 2
  • Carleton's opening game was a high scoring affair with the Gaiters. Carleton scored four goals in the 7-4 loss to Bishop's at the Carleton Ice House.
  • The Ravens were faced with 42 shots from the Gaiters. Caitlin Whitehead made 35 saves in the loss.
  • Carleton's fourth goal was a shorthanded goal by Meara Ryan.