PREVIEW: Gee-Gees to defend Alerts Cup at Colonel By Classic

Photo: Greg Kolz
Photo: Greg Kolz
November 16, 2023

The Gee-Gees women's hockey team is set to take on the Carleton Ravens for the third time this season, but this time, they'll be on a much bigger stage. Meeting at TD Place, the crosstown rivals will battle it out for the Alerts Cup which is currently in the Gee-Gees possession.

Before the Colonel By Classic, the Gee-Gees will be in Montreal to take on the McGill Martlets on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, November 17

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (2-6) versus McGill Martlets (2-6)
  • Location: McConnell Arena
  • Puck drop: 3:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 2, McGill 0 – Oct. 26, 2023 at McConnell Arena

OTTAWA GAME NOTES 

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees are coming off a huge game with the #1 team in the country, the Concordia Stingers. Falling 5-4 in double-overtime, Ottawa showcased that they're serious competitors.
  • Maëlle Laplante had a four-point weekend that included two goals against the Stingers, and a few assists to round out her performance.
  • Against the Ravens, the Gee-Gees are split this season. In their first meeting in October, Ottawa left Carleton no chance with a 5-0 win. They most recently competed on Nov. 4 where the double-overtime game ended 2-1 in favour of the Ravens.

MCGILL GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Stephanie Keeper – 2
    • Assists: Anika Cormier – 3
    • Points: Anika Cormier – 3
    • Wins: Jade Rivard-Coulombe – 2
  • McGill had a tough string of games, taking on the RSEQ's top three ranked teams in their last four games. The four-game losing streak is broken up by a 1-0 win over Carleton on Oct. 28.
  • The Martlets sit at the bottom of the RSEQ rankings with only nine goals for. Stephanie Keeper is the only McGill skater with more than one goal scored so far.

Sunday, November 19

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (2-6) versus Carleton Ravens (3-5)
  • Location: TD Place Arena
  • Puck drop: 3:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting:  Ottawa 1, Carleton 2 (double overtime) – Nov. 4, 2023 at Minto Sports Complex 

CARLETON GAME NOTES 

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Jenna Morais – 4
    • Assists: Cecilia Lopez, Payton Miller – 4
    • Points: Cecilia Lopez – 6
    • Wins: Caitlin Whitehead – 3
  • Carleton would gain a lot by defeating Ottawa in this game, they would take the lead in their meetings this season, they'd claim the Alerts Cup, and they would separate themselves from the Gee-Gees in the RSEQ standings.
  • The Ravens are set to take on the undefeated Concordia Stingers on Saturday before returning to Ottawa to take on the Gee-Gees.