Predators win 1-0; strong defense
PhD Predators Female edged Southwest Blizzard 1-0 in a tight contest. The lone goal came early in the first period when Haddie Taylor finished a play at 16:56, set up by Rogue Berard, and that score held the rest of the way. Both goalkeepers — Ada Van Lankvelt and Katie Perkins — closed out the 40-minute game with steady work between the pipes, keeping the match a defensive duel. The game included some penalties, and both teams showcased spirited, competitive hockey throughout.