In a thrilling game at the Pacific Coliseum, Dara Greig shone brightly by scoring her first goal in the Professional Women’s Hockey League for the Montreal Victoire. The team secured a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes on a Saturday afternoon. Alongside Greig’s impressive performance, Marie-Philip Poulin, Shiann Darkangelo, and Natalie Mlynkova also found the back of the net for the Victoire, propelling them to second place in the league standings.
The game saw a remarkable display of talent as both teams fought fiercely on the ice. Sophie Jaques and Michela Cava managed to score for the Goldeneyes but couldn’t match the Victoire’s strong offensive plays. With a crowd of 12,127 in attendance, Vancouver suffered their first home loss of the season, adding intensity to the matchup.
Montreal’s goalkeeper, Sandra Abstreiter, showcased her skills with 28 saves, while Vancouver’s Emerance Maschmeyer put up a solid performance with 24 saves of her own. The game was filled with action-packed moments, including Poulin’s early goal, Greig’s breakthrough, and Mlynkova’s swift breakaway goal.
In the end, it was a well-deserved win for Montreal, with Darkangelo sealing the deal with a late goal in the third period. Now, the Victoire look ahead to their next challenge on the road against the Seattle Torrent, while the Goldeneyes aim to bounce back in a matchup against the Minnesota Frost.
