Kozovski, Lancers stun No. 3 Mustangs

The Lancer women's hockey team shocked the No. 3 Western Mustangs on Saturday afternoon at South Windsor Arena, as the Blue & Gold shut-out the visiting Mustangs 4-0.
 
With the win, the Lancers move to 11-2-4 on the year while the Mustangs suffered their first regulation loss of the season and fall to 14-1-2.
 
Off of the opening face-off, fifth year Candice Chevalier won the draw back to the defencemen Rachel Chantler who sent Jenny MacKnight into Western's end, where she put home a rebound just 14 seconds into the first period.
 
The Lancers dominated most of the play in the first period. Chevalier's line went to work again as Shailyn Waites put one past Western's Kelly Campbell with assists from MacKnight and Chevalier to put Windsor up 2-0.
 
In the second period, the Mustangs had numerous chances, including many on a 5-on-3 power play. However, Lancer goaltender Marissa Kozovski stood tall and turned away all 13 shots in the period to keep the Lancers up 2-0 heading into the third.
 
Windsor played a great defensive third period with Kozovski, Natalie Barette and captain Kayla Dodson leading the force.
 
With three and a half minutes remaining, the Mustangs pulled their goalie to add the extra attacker. With the pressure on, the Lancers cleared the puck and Noseworthy put in an empty net goal from the corner to bring the lead to three. Chevalier added another empty netter with 12 seconds remaining to seal the deal and give Windsor the win.
 
Kozovski was unbelievable in net turning aside all 27 Mustang shots and earning her first shut-out win of the season.
 
Windsor will travel to Toronto next weekend where they will play the York Lions on Saturday January 24th at 2:00pm.