The Etobicoke Dolphins set the tone early and never looked back, cruising to a commanding 6-1 victory over the Brampton Canadettes. The game was defined by Etobicoke's relentless offensive pressure, outshooting Brampton 44 to 14 over three periods. The Dolphins capitalized on their first power play opportunity, with Madeline McCullough opening the scoring midway through the first period, assisted by Adrianna Milani. The period ended with a spectacular shorthanded effort from Rachel Bishop, who found the net with just over a minute left, giving the Dolphins a 2-0 lead and what would stand as the game-winning goal.
Brampton showed a brief spark in the second period. After Megan Mossey extended Etobicoke's lead early, the Canadettes answered back quickly. Sofia Starr broke the shutout, scoring at 17:34 with helpers from Samantha Brown and Kaitlin Bayer. That goal, however, would be Brampton's lone highlight as the Dolphins' defensive structure, anchored by goaltender Emeline Grennan, clamped down. The third period was all Etobicoke, as they poured in three more goals to seal the win. McCullough netted her second of the game, Rachel Piggott added a marker, and Haley Box rounded out the scoring, with Milani and McCullough both contributing multiple assists on the night.
While penalties were relatively even, Etobicoke's special teams made the difference, going 1-for-3 on the power play and adding a crucial shorthanded goal. For Brampton, goaltender Sydney Sammut faced a barrage of 44 shots in the loss. The Dolphins' victory was a complete team effort, with a balanced attack and a stifling defense that limited the Canadettes to just three shots in the final frame, ensuring a decisive two points for the home side.
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