Bettez nets winner in OT as Martlets push win streak to 59
(PHOTO BY ANDREW DOBROWOLSKYJ)
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MONTREAL -- Ann-Sophie Bettez of Sept-Iles, Que., scored at 39 seconds of overtime and Vanessa Davidson assisted on all three goals as No.1-ranked ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ skated to a 3-2 victory over the 10th seeded Montreal Carabins in women's hockey at McConnell Arena, Saturday. The resultÌý extended ±«ÓãÖ±²¥'s wiin streak over CIS opponents to 59 consecutive games. The CIS record is 67 held by the Alberta Pandas.
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±«ÓãÖ±²¥ led 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 after two, on goals by Rebecca Martindale and rearguard Cathy Chartrand, respectively.
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But the Carabins storrmed back in the final period when former ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ star Marie-Andree-Auger beat netminder Gabriel Smithat 1:34. A power play marker by Annie-Claude Dumas knotted the score at 2-2 with 11:49 remaining in regulation.
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The Martlets outshot Montreal by a lopsided 46-17 margin but had a hard time solving goaltender Catherine Herron, a former Martlet who graduated two years ago.
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The Carabins (5-1-1) are off until Nov. 13 when they host Ottawa, who lost 3-2 in overtime at Carleton on Sunday. ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ will put their lengthy win streak and unblemished 5-0 record at Ottawa (2-4) on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Montreal 2 At ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 3 (OT)
(Nov 7, 2009 at McConnell Arena)
1st Period-
1, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥, Rebecca Martindale 4 (V. Davidson), 12:12.
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Penalties-
P. Leblanc Mtl (hooking), 1:07;
M.A. Leclerc-Auger Mtl (high sticking), 6:07;
P. Leblanc Mtl (slashing), 15:17;
V. Wells Mcg (cross checking), 18:30.
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2nd Period-
2, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥, Cathy Chartrand 2 (V. Davidson), 18:46.
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Penalties-
J. Peroff Mcg (high sticking (a26)), 3:33;
D. Hamilton Mcg (holding), 13:45.
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3rd Period-
3, Montreal, Marie-Andree Leclerc-Auger 5 (J.A. Deschene), 1:34.
4, Montreal, Annie-Claude Dumas 4 (J.A. Deschene, M.H. Suc), 8:11 (pp).
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Penalties-
S. Daneau Mtl (bodychecking), 5:18;
J. Peroff Mcg (inter. on goaltender), 6:47;
L. Smith Mcg (high sticking), 18:04.
OVERTIME:
5, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥, Ann-Sophie Bettez 3 (A. Cecere, V. Davidson), 0:39.
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Penalties:
(none)
GOALS BY PERIOD
Montreal 0-0-2-0 -- 2
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 1-1-0-1 -- 3
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SHOTS ON GOAL
Montreal 5-3-9-0 --17.
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 13-9-21-3 --46.
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POWER PLAY OPPORTUNITIES
Montreal 1 of 5;
±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 0 of 4.
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GOALTENDERS
Montreal, Catherine Herron (L, 3-2-0, 46 shots-43 saves; 60:39).
±«ÓãÖ±²¥, Gabrielle Smith (W, 4-0-0, 17 shots-15 saves; 60:39).
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ATTENDANCE-351
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REFEREE: Jimmy Clerubin
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