Four different players scored as the Varsity Blues women's hockey team defeated the UOIT Ridgebacks 4-1 in U of T's first-ever Pride Night at Varsity Arena.

PRIDE NIGHT: There were multiple organizations at the event, such as the Canadian Olympic Committee's One Team, You Can Play, U of T Positive Space and LGBTOUT, to generate awareness, share educational pieces and promote programming and resources available in the community and on campus.

THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made our first-ever PRIDE NIGHT a huge success!

Big shout out to You Can Play, COC's One Team, U of T Positive Space and LGBTOUT for generating awareness and promoting programming and resources available in the community and on campus! pic.twitter.com/32rA4CT4Xt

— U of T Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) January 11, 2019

HOW IT HAPPENED: Rookie forward Avery Henry scored her first career goal late in the first period, sliding the puck through Briar Hughes' legs to give the home team a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.
 

WHKY: TORONTO GOAL! Avery Henry scores her first career goal to put Toronto up 1-0 over @UOITRidgebacks late in the first period! pic.twitter.com/WA8bniOjdR

— U of T Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) January 11, 2019

The Blues potted back-to-back goals 22 seconds apart midway through the second frame. First, veteran forward Meagan O'Brien finished off a nice pass from Taylor Trussler before Cristine Chao finished off a Kiyono Cox rebound. The Blues were up 3-0 at the second intermission.
 

WHKY: Toronto leads @UOITRidgebacks 3-0 after 40 minutes! WATCH this beauty from Meagan O'Brien! pic.twitter.com/JtU8gUs4Mv

— U of T Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) January 11, 2019

After UOIT's Blair Allison spoiled the shut out, fifth-year Blues forward Kassie Roache responded, scoring her team-leading eighth goal of the season.
 

WHKY: TORONTO GOAL! Kassie Roache SCORES to put Toronto up 4-1 with 14 minutes to go! pic.twitter.com/iLE6J7Ey3w

— U of T Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) January 11, 2019

Rookie goalie Erica Fryer posted 11 saves in her third straight victory.

UP NEXT: The Blues host the Queen's Gaels this Saturday, January 12 at Varsity Arena. The puck drops at 3 p.m.

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