Broncos over Queens in overtime

Thursday, the Red Deer College Queens Hockey team were effective in all zones against the Olds College Broncos and picked up a compelling 6-1 home victory. In a weekend rematch, the Broncos played host to the Queens Saturday evening. After the Queens took the lead, the Broncos tied the game in the third period and eventually won 3-2 in overtime.

In goal, Alex Frisk started once again for the Queens while Catalina Hartland was in net for the Broncos. 

Emily Swier broke the scoreless opening period when she found the back of the net with 52 seconds remaining to put the RDC Queens up 1-0. Cassidy Anderson picked up the assist. After 20 minutes of play the Queens fired 7 shots on Hartland while the Broncos tested Frisk 4 times.

Neither team could score in the second period. The Queens had 7 shots on the Broncos net while the Broncos responded with 3 shots in the middle frame.

Keinyn Nordell scored in the third period to put the RDC Queen up 2-0. Morgan Fraser picked up the lone assist. With 2:57 remaining, Chelsea Broadhead scored to bring the Broncos within a goal. With 1:20 left in the third period, Chelsea Broadhead tied the game up 2-2 to send the game to an overtime period. Each team had 8 shots on goal in the third period.

In overtime, Lisa Campeau scored with the extra period winding down to give her Broncos a 3-2 win. Both teams had 1 shot on goal. 

Queens Head Coach Kelly Coulter thought there wasn't enough energy and shots on goal.

"Our overall performance lacked energy and urgency tonight," said Coulter. "We did not get enough pucks on net and we paid the price for it."

The Queens pick up 1 point in the ACAC Women's Hockey standings and share top spot with the NAIT Ooks with 18 points. At the ENMAX Centrium, the RDC Queens will look to rebound when they host the NAIT Ooks Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7:15 p.m.