RECAP: Women’s hockey advanced to McCaw Cup after overtime heroics by Reece Mepham, qualify for U SPORTS national championship

The Gee-Gees women's hockey team kept their season alive after a grueling series with the Laurier Golden Hawks. Game three at RIM Park in Waterloo went the distance, with Reece Mepham sealing the deal 14 minutes into overtime.

Game 1: 4-1 win vs Laurier

The Gee-Gees started the series with a notable home crowd advantage, welcoming over 500 fans to the Minto Sports Complex. After conceding the opening goal, the Gee-Gees found their footing and put together a convincing 4-1 win to open the series.

Game 2: 3-2 loss at Laurier

On the road, the Gee-Gees faced a tough battle as the Golden Hawks were back in familiar territory. Goals from Beatrice Bilodeau and Alex Ferguson were not enough to hold back Laurier who took the win to force game three.

Game 3: 3-2 OT win at Laurier

A quiet first period was followed by intense hockey. With both team's fighting to stay alive, it was Laurier who had the advantage in the final moments of the game. Down 2-1, the Gee-Gees made magic happen in the final 30 seconds of regulation. Gillian Warren found the mesh, reigniting hope for the Gee-Gees.

Ottawa had their backs against the wall in overtime, plagued by a penalty. A successful penalty kill put the Gee-Gees back on the attack, and a blue line bullet from Mepham found its way through traffic and into the net to win the series and advance to the McCaw cup and the U SPORTS national championship tournament.

Series leaders:

Points: Alex Ferguson- 5

Goals: Alex Ferguson- 3

Assists: Maelle Laplante. Alexa Pongo- 3