The Waterloo Warriors faced off against the Carleton Ravens in a high energy match up on home ice.

The opening period was an intense back and forth battle, defined by rapid possessions and relentless pressure from both teams. With a total of 19 shots, both goalies stood tall, making crucial saves to keep the game scoreless. While both offenses showcased their strength, they were met with expert defensive efforts that neutralized any scoring attempts.

Midway through the second period, the Ravens broke through the Warriors' penalty kill, capitalizing on a power play opportunity to take the lead. Before the period ended, Carleton struck again, extending their advantage to 2-0. Despite another 19 shot period, in favor of the Ravens, Waterloo found themselves trailing with one period remaining.

The Warriors have proven time and again this season that they thrive in comeback situations, and this game was no exception. They came out firing in the third, relentlessly testing the Ravens' defense. Their persistence paid off when Tatum James (Stratord, ON) found the back of the net with a precision shot, set up by Leah Herrfort's (Palmerston, ON) patience and smart puck control in the offensive zone. Shortly after, Carly Orth's (Bolton, ON) blazing speed on a breakaway allowed her to beat the defense and score a stunning goal, tying the game at 2-2 with the final goal within regulation.

With the intensity reaching new heights, overtime saw both teams pushing the pace, refusing to let up. Despite three periods of high speed hockey, the energy remained electric. The Warriors displayed exceptional composure, executing crisp, tactical passing. In a storybook finish, Carly Orth (Bolton, ON) and Tatum James (Stratord, ON) connected with Leah Herrfort (Palmerston, ON), who delivered the game winning snipe, sealing a thrilling victory for Waterloo.

Up next, the Warriors hit the road to face the Ottawa Gee-Gees on February 14 at 7:00 p.m.