KINGSTON, Ont. (January 14, 2011) – The Queen's Gaels scored six straight goals on route to a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Varsity Blues Friday at the Memorial Centre. Becky Conroy of Pembroke, Ont. and Kelsey Thomson of Martintown, Ont. had four points apiece combining for four goals.
Liz Kench of Gananoque, Ont. had two assists on the night, moving her into a tie for second place all-time in Queen's scoring with 119 points. Kench ties former Gael Julie Stevens and now has 12 points on the season.
The Blues' Karolina Urban of Kamloops, B.C. scored with less than 4 minutes of play to prevent the shutout. Gaels' netminder Mel Dodd-Moher of Stittsville, Ont. saved 19 shots on the night.
Queen's also received contribution from Brittany McHaffie of Guelph, Ont. and Kristin Smith of Toronto, each chipping in with a goal in the second period. Smith also had an assist on the night.
The Gaels play again on Saturday against the York Lions, 8:30pm at the Memorial Centre. At 8-7-4, Queen's sits 5th in the OUA with 20 points. Toronto at 10-9-0 is 4th with 20 points as well, but holds the tie-breaker with a greater number of wins.
