POST GAME
LETHBRIDGE - In a hard-fought season opener at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium, the Pronghorns earned a 4-3 victory over the University of Manitoba Bisons. The Pronghorns struck early and kept the pressure on throughout the match, with key contributions from both first-year players and returning veterans. Despite three goals from the Bisons, the Pronghorns' strong second-half performance sealed the win and gave them a promising start to the Canada West season.
 
BREAKDOWN

• Early in the match, Hailey Slobodian opened the scoring for the Pronghorns, finishing off an assist from first-year player Jade Unterschute.
• Manitoba responded with a solid chance, but Pronghorns' goalkeeper Heidi Andres made a crucial save to keep the lead intact.
• Manitoba then capitalized on a Pronghorn defensive error to equalize through Paris Sidhu, who placed a shot into the back corner of the net.
• The Pronghorns regained their lead shortly after when Nicola Hutton fired in a goal from the right side.
• Manitoba continued to push, forcing Andres to make another key save off a corner, while Jessica Tsai narrowly missed a shot over the crossbar.
• Just before halftime, Manitoba managed to tie the game again, as Janelle Chomini scored off a well-placed assist from Tsai.
• Early in the second half, Slobodian struck again, netting her second goal of the match to restore the Pronghorns' advantage.
• Shortly after, Julia Reale scored her first career goal for the Pronghorns, extending the lead and sealing a 4-2 victory.
• Before the final whistle was blown, Manitoba made it a one goal game as Nyema Prentice-Whyte found the back of the net for the Bisons.

 NEXT UP
The Pronghorns will look to build on this strong start when they face the Winnipeg Wesmen on Sunday, September 8, at 2:15 p.m. at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium.