Fire miss Southern Express

Hannah Suto, Calgary Fire White (playing in red) and a Southern Express player compete for the puck in their Alberta Female Midget Elite game at Bowness Sportsplex, Calgary, Alberta, November 16, 2019. © J. Ashley Nixon

After wins in their first six league games of the season, Calgary Fire White missed the bus on Saturday, going down 2-1 against Southern Express.

The Calgary side took the lead in the first period after eleven minutes. Alessandra Imperato got in close, shot the puck and managed to force the rebound through the Express goalie, Devyn Amundson’s pads.

Quincey Williams hit the jets at 7:47 in the second period and surprised Fire White’s goalie, Madison Shenfield with her shot from the right faceoff circle.

Southern Express built up steam in the final period and Kendal Pierson put away the game-winning goal.

Despite the loss, Fire White remains on top of the southern division standings with fifteen points.

Final score: Calgary Fire White 1-2 Southern Express

Up next: Fire White travel to Blackie to face the Rocky Mountain Raiders on November 17.

Song of the Match

The ice prize goes to some of the best of Glam Rock from Marc Bolan and Co.: T. Rex and their 1971 hit Get It On

More photos from the game

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Standings

For the latest information on the Midget AA Elite standings, visit the Alberta Female Hockey League.