March 22, 2025
Bishop’s stuns Toronto to reach U SPORTS women’s hockey final
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
1st
- 16:37 -
PP - Majorie Bolduc
(Bishop's)
2nd
- 02:06 -
PP - Noemie Fontaine
(Bishop's)
3rd
- 12:38 -
Ashley Delahey
(Toronto)
Game Leaders
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Bishop's | Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPlays | 2 for 4 | 0 for 6 |
| Shorthanded Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties (min) | 6 (12) | 4 (8) |
| Shots on Goal | 36 | 26 |
| Face Offs Won | 33 | 28 |
The Bishop's Gaiters are heading to the U SPORTS women's hockey championship game for the first time in their four-year program history after a 2-1 semifinal win over the Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday at the Woolwich Memorial Centre.
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Marjorie Bolduc and Noemie Fontaine each scored power-play goals for Bishop's (22-9-3), who leaned on a strong defensive effort and stellar goaltending from Ericka Gagnon to earn the victory. Gagnon made 25 saves, turning aside a late Toronto push to secure the win.
Bolduc opened the scoring at 16:37 of the first period, capitalizing on a setup from Fontaine and Justine Turcotte. Fontaine extended the lead early in the second, scoring at 2:06 with assists from Bolduc and Turcotte.
Toronto (27-10-1) responded in the third when Ashley Delahey found the back of the net at 12:38, with Taylor Delahey and Aili McKeown picking up assists. The Varsity Blues pressed for the equalizer and had several chances in a late-game power play, but couldn't break through.
Lyla McKinnon stopped 34 shots for Toronto in the loss. The Gaiters went 2-for-4 on the power play, while Toronto failed to convert on six opportunities.
With the win, Bishop's advances to Sunday's championship game against host Waterloo at 6 p.m. Toronto will play Concordia for bronze at 2 p.m.