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(PHOTO OF ANN-SOPHIE BETTEZ BY DEREK DRUMMOND)

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CANTON, NY -- Ann-Sophie Bettez of Sept-Iles, Que., scored the game-winner with 5:32 remaining as the McGill women's hockey team edged the NCAA's St. Lawrence University Saints, 2-1 at Appleton Arena, Friday.听 Martlet goaltender Charline Labonte turned in a 31-save performance in her first start of the exhibition season. The long-time member of Canada's national team improved her career record to 136-10-3 overall in a McGill uniform.

St. Lawrence had numerous quality chances but was stifled by the Martlet netminder throughout. SLU goaltender Caitlyn Lahonen turned in a quality start for the home team, notching 23 saves including nine in the third period.

"We really created some great looks offensively," said St. Lawrence head coach Chris Wells, whose team was hindered by 10 minor penalties in the game.听 "Labonte played great, and I thought Caitlyn matched her effort throughout.听 I'm excited about the way we played and we'll be ready to take on a solid Clarkson squad tomorrow."

McGill capitalized on a late 5-on-3 power play to take a 1-0 lead at 19:12 of the opening period.听 Defenceman Cathy Chartrand sent a crossing pass from the blue line to the far post where teammate Katia Clement-Heydra one-timed a shot past Lahonen.

The Saints evend the score midway through the second period with a 5-on-3 power play goal of their own by sophomore Rylee Smith.听 Captain Karell Emard started the play, getting the puck to senior Alley Bero, who crossed a pass through the crease to Smith, who then lifted a shot under the cross bar at 9:09.

Despite an impressive 17-8 advantage in shots on goal in the second stanza, including a penalty shot for rookie Amanda Boulier, St. Lawrence was unable to solve the outstanding play by Labonte.

The game remained tied throughout the majority of the final period, as Lahonen made a fantastic save on Leslie Oles midway through, sprawling to her right to knock away a deflection.听 Labonte answered that only moments later with a beautiful glove save on senior Vanessa Emond on a 2-on-1 break with just over seven minutes to play.

Bettez tallied the eventual game-winner at 14:28 of the third period on McGill's ninth power-play chance.听 Clement-Heydra sent a quick pass out from behind the net to a wide-open Bettez, who quickly fired a one-timer low past Lahonen's leg pad for the Martlets' second power play goal.

Though the Saints pulled Lahonen for an extra skater in the final two minutes, they were unable to beat Labonte.

St. Lawrence will face the Golden Knights in the regular season opener tomorrow at Appleton Arena.听 McGill, which improved to 2-2-1 in preseason action, now heads to Burlington on Saturday to play the University of Vermont.

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McGill vs St. Lawrence (Sep 30, 2011)

Hockey Game Box Score (Final)
McGill vs St. Lawrence (Sep 30, 2011 at Canton, NY)

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