The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's hockey team remain undefeated in 2019, notching a 2-1 victory over the Laurentian Voyageurs on Saturday, January 19 at Varsity Arena.

HOW IT HAPPENED: Fifth-year forward Kassie Roache opened the scoring midway through the first period as she banged home a rebound on the powerplay for her team-leading ninth goal of the season. The Blues held a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes of action.
 

WHKY: TORONTO GOAL! Kassie Roache bangs in a rebound on the PP to give the Blues a 1-0 lead over the @LUVoyageurs midway through the first period! pic.twitter.com/8QUncVDSWP

— U of T Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) January 19, 2019

The Voyageurs evened the score late in the second frame as Krissa Hoskin buried a centering pass from Myla McCormick on the powerplay. The two teams were deadlocked at 1-1 at the second intermission.

The Blues netted the eventual game-winner on the powerplay halfway through the third period. Rookie forward Taylor Trussler tipped in a Julia Szulewska point shot for her fifth goal of the season.
 

WHKY: TORONTO GOAL! Taylor Trussler tips in a Julia Szulewska point shot on the PP to give the Blues a 2-1 lead over the @LUVoyageurs with 10 minutes to go! pic.twitter.com/DHEnmE0MrC

— U of T Varsity Blues (@Varsity_Blues) January 19, 2019

Rookie netminder Erica Fryer made 26 saves in the victory.

UP NEXT: The Blues host the Nipissing Lakers tomorrow afternoon (Jan. 20) at Varsity Arena. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m.
 
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