PREVIEW: Women’s hockey hosts undefeated #1 Concordia, slated to take on rivals at Carleton

Photo: Greg Kolz
Photo: Greg Kolz
January 17, 2024

Friday, January 19

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (4-12) versus #1 Concordia Stingers (16-0)
  • Location: Minto Sports Complex
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 1, Concordia 3 – Dec. 2, 2023 at Aréna Ed-Meagher

OTTAWA GAME NOTES 

  • Major stat leaders
  • While the Gee-Gees have three losses to the top ranked Stingers so far this season, they took the Stingers to double overtime on Nov. 12 before ultimately falling 5-4.
  • Ottawa has seen a boost with the return of Keara Merriman to the lineup and the addition of Shelby Calof to the lineup. Calof earned her first goal in the Garnet and Grey in her fourth game with the team, Molly Heighington also earned her first U SPORTS goal as a rookie Gee-Gee over the weekend. Merriman assisted on both these goals.

CONCORDIA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Emilie Lussier – 11
    • Assists: Léonie Philbert – 14
    • Points: Emilie Lussier – 22
    • Wins: Jordyn Verbeek – 8
  • Concordia has yet to be tripped up, continuing an impressive undefeated season.
  • Concordia's offensive prowess is displayed in the RSEQ points standings, where six of the top 10 point scorers are Stingers players. Emilie Lussier ranks second overall with 22 points.

Saturday, January 20

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (4-12) versus Carleton Ravens (6-11)
  • Location: Carleton Icehouse
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting:  Ottawa 2, Carleton 1 – Nov. 19, 2023, at Minto Sports Complex

CARLETON GAME NOTES 

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Jenna Morias, Cecilia Lopez - 4
    • Assists: Cecilia Lopez, Payton Miller – 5
    • Points: Cecilia Lopez – 9
    • Wins: Caitlin Whitehead – 5
  • The last time the Ravens and Gee-Gees met was during the 2023 edition of the Colonel By Classic at TD Place. The Gee-Gees took the 2-1 victory.
  • Carleton has taken down Ottawa in one of their three meetings so far this season.