The York University Lions women's hockey team ended the 2017 portion of their schedule with a big 4-0 shutout victory over the Laurentian Voyageurs at Canlan Ice Sports on Sunday afternoon.
 
The Lions spent a lot of time in front on the Voyageurs' net in the first period, but couldn't find a way to get the puck past goaltender Karen Collins. Luckily, the Voyageurs had an equally hard time scoring. The first period remained scoreless.
 
The first goal of the game came from Kelsey McHolm in the middle of the second period on a power play. She was assisted by Brooke Anderson. Despite many other close chances, this was the only goal in the second period, and the Lions led 1-0 heading into the home stretch of the game.
 
McHolm did not seem content with only one goal, and added yet another power play goal four minutes into the third period. Courtney Gardiner had the assist on this goal.
 
Sarah Power added the Lions' third goal on the Voyageurs' empty net at 17:42. To finish the game, Erin Locke – with the assistance of Chelsea Tucker – added another goal on the Voyageurs' still empty net with less than a minute of play remaining.
 
The Lions outshot the Voyageurs significantly, making 41 shots on net compared to the Voyageurs' 14. This win improves the Lions' season record to 4-0-8-1. Additionally, Lions goaltender Lauren Dubie earned her second shutout of the season.
 
The Lions now have the long December break ahead of them and will return to OUA action on Saturday, Jan. 6 against the Brock Badgers. Puck drop is scheduled for 2pm.