Box Score The Waterloo Warriors clinched a playoff spot for the third time in franchise history with a 2-0 shutout win over the Brock Badgers on Sunday afternoon at the CIF.  The win, Waterloo's ninth of the season, ensures that the York Lions cannot catch the Warriors for the eighth and final playoff spot.

The Warriors improved to 9-12-3 on the season while Brock dropped to 3-20-1.  Rebecca Bouwhuis (Orillia/) made 27 stops for the shutout while Kelly MacLean (St. George/) and Katie Dods (Kemptville/) scored the Warrior markers to clinch the victory.

It was the Badgers who came out with jump in their legs following the opening faceoff but the Warriors weathered the early storm and tilted the ice in their favour.  Waterloo would have several quality chances on the power play including a point blank chance for Marissa Redmond (Ajax/) but Brock goalie Claire Shaw (Rosemount) turned the opportunity aside.  Waterloo held a slight advantage in shots 11-7 after the first.

The Warriors would open the scoring at the 12:08 mark of the second period as Kelly MacLean (St. George/) batted home a loose puck for her fifth of the season.  Emma McMillan (Hastings/) picked up the lone assist on the marker as the Warriors went into the dressing room up by one after two frames.

Brock again came out firing in the third period looking for the equalizer but Bouwhuis continued to stand tall for the home side.  Following a penalty to Katie Howlett (Burlington) the black and gold would find the insurance marker on a beautiful tip-in goal by Katie Dods (Kemptville/).  Dods was unmarked in the slot and tipped in a Sarah Endicott (Toronto/) point shot past a helpless Shaw.  The Dods marker sealed the victory and first trip to the playoffs for second year head coach Shaun Reagan.

"It was a great team win today and our attention to the details made the difference.  We have work to do but we'll enjoy the moment," commented Reagan.  "It has been great to see our program heading in the right direction and we are continuing to build momentum."

Bouwhuis, who picked up her third shutout in four games was solid all game long making 27 saves while Shaw allowed two goals on 23 shots.

The Warriors will close out their regular season next weekend with a pair of games starting with the Queen's Gaels in Kingston on Friday followed by Guelph at home on Sunday.