Team Alberta edged B.C. 2-1 in overtime during the female hockey semifinals Friday.
After a scoreless first and second period, the game switched gears to an exhilarating third period.
Forward Kassy Betinol got Alberta on the board early in the third with an assist by Jordan Mortlock.
B.C. Centre Jenna Buglioni found the back of the net with an unassisted goal at 15:44, pushing the game into overtime.
Forward Sarah Wozniewicz scored off a pass from Danielle Serdachny in overtime.
#GoTeamAB WINS IT IN OT!!! Playing for GOLD tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/FofgHjaD9y
— Team Alberta (@GoTeamAB) March 1, 2019
Both netminders, Caroline Gosling of Alberta and Kiara Stecko, made some incredible saves throughout the game.
Alberta will play for the gold medal Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Servus Arena.
With one day left of competitions, Team Alberta as a whole has 93 medals, making it the most successful Team Alberta in the history of the Canada Winter Games.
That makes 9️⃣3️⃣. The most successful Team Alberta at Canada Winter Games!! Congratulations to all the athletes!! Good news – we can still win MORE! #GoTeamAB #ABSport #CWG2019 pic.twitter.com/He8UtZRvno
— Team Alberta (@GoTeamAB) March 1, 2019
Danielle Serdachny makes a move to score. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
Forward Sarah Wozniewicz falls after attempting to score. The 15-year-old Cochrane native ultimately scored Alberta’s winning goal in overtime. Robin Grant/Red Deer Express
