Dec 14, 2025 | Daryll Smith | 102 views
Playing the Aces
The Lady Rangers welcomed the Stratford Aces in their first meeting of the 2025 – 2026 season.
The Aces came out strong and fast in the first out shooting and out playing the Lady’s. Making the most of their limited opportunity, the Lady’s were first on the board (only their second shot of the period) with just under two minutes remaining. A great stretch pass put the Lady’s up by two just over a minute into the second. Killing off their third straight penalty, a lapse in D-Zone coverage (they can’t get behind us) brought the Aces within one heading into the break. Just as the Lady’s did to start the second, the Aces capitalized on a D miscue just one minute into the third to tie things up. Having already scored the first two, Ms. Beatson completed the “hattie” on what would prove to be the game winning goal.
Although not fond of your play in the first, a better second and a nice bounce back after the tying goal in the third gave you two more points in a very tight division. Trust in the systems and continue to be defensively responsible. There are no easy games remaining in the season and every point is going to count. Congratulations to Ms. Beatson on her “four goal” afternoon. A rare hockey event no matter what the level!