PREVIEW: Gee-Gees close out 2023 with rematch against #1 Concordia Stingers

Photo: Greg Kolz
Photo: Greg Kolz
November 28, 2023

Saturday, December 2

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (4-7) versus #1 Concordia Stinger (12-0)
  • Location: Aréna Ed-Meagher
  • Puck drop: 3:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 4, Concordia 5 (shootout) – Nov. 12 at Minto Sports Complex 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES 

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees have brought out the best in their opponents throughout the season, forcing three games into overtime, including their most recent meeting that ended in a shootout loss. Ottawa has yet to snag a win outside of regulation.
  • In their last meeting with the Stingers, the Gee-Gees took the #1 team in the country to double overtime before ultimately falling 5-4. Maëlle Laplante logged three points in the game, scoring two goals.
  • Ottawa has been charged with the most penalty minutes in the RSEQ with 61 minutes. Concordia follows closely with 59 minutes.

CONCORDIA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Emilie Lussier – 8
    • Assists: Léonie Philbert – 11
    • Points: Emilie Lussier – 18
    • Wins: Jordyn Verbeek, Arianne Leblanc – 6
  • Concordia has continued their undefeated run, reaching 12-0 to start their 2023-24 campaign. The Stingers were forced into overtime by the Carabins and the Gee-Gees.
  • Emilie Lussier is second in the RSEQ in both points and goals, she also ranks third in assists, behind teammate Léonie Philbert.