Ottawa Charge Triumph Over New York Sirens
In an exhilarating matchup on Tuesday night, the Ottawa Charge triumphed over the New York Sirens with a score of 4-3, thanks to an overtime goal from Sarah Wozniewicz. Ottawa, which had previously suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Montreal, demonstrated their resilience after leading by three goals in this game.
Key Performances
The Charge’s strong performance included contributions from Gabbie Hughes, Rebecca Leslie, and Brianne Jenner, each recording a goal and an assist. With this victory, Ottawa improved their record to 3 wins, 5 losses, and 6 overtime points (3-5-0-6).
New York, on the other hand, showed tenacity throughout the game. Despite initially falling behind, the Sirens rallied from a 3-0 disadvantage, thanks to goals from Jaime Bourbonnais, Kristin O’Neill, and Anne Cherkowski. O’Neill and Cherkowski’s efforts in the final minutes of regulation highlighted New York’s competitive spirit. New York maintains an impressive overall record of 7 wins, 0 losses, and 5 overtime points (7-0-2-5) as they continue a seven-game point streak.
Goalkeeping and Game Highlights
Gwyneth Philips was pivotal for Ottawa, making 31 saves in the game, while Callie Shanahan stopped 17 shots for New York. Hughes set the pace early in the match, scoring 8.5 minutes into the first period, followed by Leslie’s goal shortly after, and Jenner who extended the lead in the second period. The Sirens, however, fought back, with Bourbonnais igniting their comeback, followed by O’Neill and Cherkowski’s quick goals.
Looking Ahead
The Charge will be looking to maintain this momentum as they prepare to face Montreal again this Saturday, while the Sirens will take on Minnesota at home this coming Sunday.
