The Mount Royal University women's hockey team defeated the University of Manitoba Bisons 6 – 0 in the Canada West women's hockey quarterfinals' opening match.

By the Numbers
  • The Cougars entered the playoffs ranked third in the Canada West standings with 20 wins and 7 losses.
  • The Bisons entered the playoffs ranked sixth, with 10 victories and 17 losses.
  • The Cougars scored a total of 77 goals during the regular season, while the Bisons accumulated 54 goals.
  • Cougars goalie Kaitlyn Ross made 27 saves during the match.
Yes, But

Bisons head coach Jordy Zacharias emphasized that the score did not accurately reflect their team's performance and highlighted the significance of paying attention to every detail, especially for players lacking playoff experience.

State of Play
  • The Cougars and Bisons will face off in game two the following Saturday afternoon to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Bottom Line

The Mount Royal University women's hockey team's 6 – 0 victory over the University of Manitoba Bisons marks a strong start to the Canada West women's hockey quarterfinals, setting the stage for a highly anticipated game two as both teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals.