WINNIPEG — Trinity Western travelled to the Wayne Fleming Arena on Friday, falling 7-0 to Bisons.
 
The Spartans (2-13-0) took on the Bisons (10-5-0), who entered the game tied with UBC for third in Canada West with 18 points.
 
Heading into the second period Trinity Western was still in striking distance despite being down 2-0 to Manitoba. However, a four-goal middle frame for the Bisons put the game out of reach and the hosts went on to win by a final score of 7-0.
 
"I've seen such a tremendous change in our first-years," said TWU captain Neisha Germann (Lloydminster, Alta.). "It's been great to see their confidence grow and to continue working so hard."
 
Trinity Western earned the game's first power play less than two minutes into the game. The visitors did everything but score during their advantage that saw a scramble in front of the Bisons net which lasted almost 15 seconds.
 
After starting the game on the back foot, Manitoba's Katie Chatyrbok found herself in alone and beat Spartans goaltender Mabel Maltais (Edmonton) with a shot low on the blocker side for the game's first tally.
 
The teams continued to trade chances for the rest of the first period, but the hosts extended their lead to 2-0 with less than a minute left. Herd captain Lauren Warkentin hit Halle Edwards with a stretch pass to spring another breakaway; Edwards faked a shot and then went to her backhand to beat Maltais.
 
The floodgates opened for Manitoba in the second period, scoring four power play goals in the middle frame to extend their lead to 6-0. Kate Gregoire and Ashley Keller recorded a goal before Bailey added her first career goal.  Edwards scored her second of the game on another breakaway, using the same move she did on her first.
 
Trechelle Bunn scored her second of the season in the third period to add a seventh and final goal to Manitoba's total.
 
NOTABLE

• Both Ashlee Wolfe and Brooklyn Anderson are riding consecutive games with points. Anderson's point total of six now ties Neisha Germann (Lloydminster, Alta.) for the team lead.

 
UP NEXT
The two teams meet again tomorrow for the final game of the weekend series. Puck drop for the matinee matchup is at 2 p.m.
 
About Spartan Athletics
As official members of U SPORTS, the Spartans currently compete in 13 sports in the Canada West conference, including women's and men's soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, cross country and track & field, as well as women's rugby sevens. TWU also competes as an independent team in men's rugby. Since TWU entered U SPORTS in 1999, the Spartans have won 12 U SPORTS team championships and 29 Canada West team championships.
 
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