China challenges UOIT in a women's hockey exhibition showcase
October 26, 2010
"What a great experience and chance of a lifetime for everyone on the team," said UOIT head coach Karen Nystrom. "It was excellent exposure for our women's hockey program and the facilities we have on campus. It was alsoa good opportunity for China tocontinue to improveas they prepare for the 2014 Olympics."
Tang Liang led the visitors with two goals and an assist including the game winner midway through the third period. Both of UOIT's goals came in the third period as Megan Steacy and Jill Morillo found the back of the net as the Ridgebacks' comeback attempt came up just short.
For China, the exhibition game was the latest in a series of games against Ontario University Athletics (OUA) teams as the country prepares for the 2014 Olympic Games. It was also UOIT's first competition against a women's hockey national team in the program's four-year history.
The Ridgebacks return to regular season OUA play on Saturday, October 30 against the Brock Badgers. Game time at the Campus Ice Centre is 3:30 p.m.
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