SASKATOON — Jade Picard had a goal and two assists as the Montreal Carabins upset the UBC Thunderbirds 4-2 on Friday at the U Sports women's hockey championship.
Joannie Garand, Picard and Laurie-Anne Ethier (empty-netter) scored third-period goals to lead seventh-seeded Montreal past No. 2 UBC. The two teams entered the final frame tied 1-1.
Garand and Mylene Lefebvre both had a goal and an assist for Montreal.
Cassidy Rhodes and Sophia Gaskell replied for UBC, who outshot the Carabins 26-22.
Later Friday, the sixth-ranked Toronto Varsity Blues knocked off the third-seeded University of New Brunswick Reds 2-1.
Sophie Grawbarger's goal at 17:39 of the third period snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted Toronto to the upset victory.
Grawbarger also assisted on Ashley Delahey's first-period goal.
Mackenzie Keenan scored for New Brunswick.
The Carabins will meet the Blues in Saturday's semifinals.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 15, 2024.
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