Varsity Athletics | 11/7/2026 4:12:00 PM
Box Score The York University Women's Hockey team took the ice against the Nipissing Lakers on Friday night.
The first period started off quietly, with both teams looking to find their footing and get an early advantage. Despite attempts from both sides, neither team was able to get the puck past the opposing goaltender. The first period also saw a couple of penalties handed to York, both early and near the end of the frame. Despite these power play opportunities, Nipissing could not convert, and the first period ended with the score still tied at 0-0.
Both teams returned for the second period, and the Lakers wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. In the 9th minute, Nipissing's Jill Hennessy scored an unassisted goal to put her team ahead 1-0. Just under two minutes later, Aleyiah Sutton found the back of the net, assisted by Sarah Verbeek, extending Nipissing's lead to 2-0. The Lions were looking to respond, and in the 14th minute, York's Kaitlin Teixeira scored to get her team on the board, assisted by Nicole York. The Lions had cut the deficit to just one goal, and the period ended with Nipissing holding a 2-1 lead.
Heading into the final period, York looked to find an equalizer and bring the game back within reach. However, Nipissing still did not hold back. In the 8th minute, Lauren Dabrowski scored for the Lakers, with assists from Carlie Primomo and Taylor Yeo, pushing the lead back to two goals at 3-1. The Lions continued to look for another goal, but Nipissing's goaltender, Alexandra Lehmann, stood strong between the pipes. Despite York outshooting Nipissing in the third period, the Lions could not find another way past Lehmann and the final buzzer rang, and the Lions lost 3-1 to the Lakers.
LOOKING AHEAD:
The Lions will be back in action on Friday, November 13th as they take on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.
