The Lakeland College Rustlers put on a masterclass in dominance over the weekend with a pair of comprehensive shutout victories against the Olds College Broncos at the Olds Sportsplex.
Rustlers Roll to 8-0 Season-Opening Rout
In the first game of the series, the Rustlers controlled the pace from the opening puck drop, overwhelming the Broncos with a 63-12 advantage in total shots, capped by a relentless 28-shot onslaught in the third period.
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Keyra Buziak put on a clinic with two goals and two assists, while goaltender Schay Camphaug turned aside all 12 shots she faced to secure the clean sheet. Marly Dumanski got the offensive engine started late in the opening frame at 19:35. Lakeland then blew the game wide open in the second period with three unanswered goals from Payton Farkash, Buziak and Dumanski.
The offensive barrage rolled into the final frame with back-to-back tallies from Kylie Perry, another goal from Buziak, and a late marker by Ryann Rekimowich to seal the 8-0 rout. From the blue line, Amiyah Jones orchestrated the playmaking with four assists, and Alexa Kobley chipped in three helpers. Olds goaltender Annika Neufeldt faced heavy pressure, finishing with 55 saves.
Dumanski Hat Trick Powers 5-0 Shutout Sweep
The Rustlers picked up right where they left off, cruising to a 5-0 victory to complete the weekend sweep.
Marly Dumanski led the charge this time with a hat trick, opening the scoring in the first period before striking twice more on the power play. Madden Rublee added a pair of goals—including an unassisted marker in the second period and a late strike assisted by Alyssa Shaw and Payton Farkash — to put the game completely out of reach.
Goaltender Lauren Cherkas anchored the defensive effort, stopping all 5 shots she faced to earn the shutout. At the other end, Olds netminder Hailey Sibbald turned away 37 of 42 shots under constant pressure as the Rustlers outshot the Broncos 42-5.
Special teams proved to be the difference maker as Lakeland capitalized with the man advantage while locking down defensively to cap off a flawless opening weekend.
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