The2018Clarkson Cupwas held at theRicoh Coliseumin Toronto on 25 March 2018 with theMarkham Thunderdefeating theKunlun Red Starby a score of 2–1.Laura Staceyscored the game-winning goal with 2 minutes 11 seconds remaining in the overtime period. Markahm's earlier goal had been scored byNicole Brown.Markham's goaltenderErica Howewas named the Most Valuable Player.[1][2]
| 2018 Clarkson Cup | ||||||||||
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| Location(s) | Toronto,Ontario | |||||||||
| Dates | March 25, 2018 | |||||||||
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Game summary
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| Team | Goal | Assist(s) | Time | Score |
| 1st period:Erica Howe(Markham) vs.Noora Raty(Kunlun) | ||||
| Markham | Nicole Brown (1) | Laura Fortino,Nicole Kosta | 8:24 | 1–0, Markham |
| 2nd period: Howe (Markham) vs. Raty (Kunlun) | ||||
| Kunlun | Kelli Stack (1), PP | None | 19:12 | Tied, 1-1 |
| 3rd period: Howe (Markham) vs. Raty (Kunlun) | ||||
| Overtime: Howe (Markham) vs. Raty (Kunlun) | ||||
| Markham | Laura Stacey (1) | Nicole Kosta | 2:49 | Markham, 2–1 |
Clarkson Cup playoffs
editLaura Stacey would score againstNoora Ratyof theKunlun Red Starwith 2:11 left in the 4-on-4 overtime, as Markham prevailed by a 2–1 score for its first Clarkson Cup win.[4]
| Clarkson Cup semifinals Best-of-three | Clarkson Cup Championship | ||||||||
| 1 | Les Canadiennes | 0 | |||||||
| 4 | Markham Thunder | 2 | |||||||
| 4 | Markham Thunder | 2(OT) | |||||||
| 2 | Kunlun Red Star WIH | 1 | |||||||
| 2 | Kunlun Red Star WIH | 2 | |||||||
| 3 | Calgary Inferno | 1 | |||||||
Markham Thunder – 2018 Clarkson Cup champions
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Defenders
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Forwards
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Goaltenders
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- Coaching and Administrative Staff:
- Jim Jackson, head coach
- Kevin Stone, assistant coach
- Candice Moxley, assistant coach
- Jess Pemberton, trainer
- Chelsea Purcell,general manager
Awards and honors
edit- Playoff MVP:Erica Howe
- First Star of the Game:Laura Stacey
- Second Star of the Game: Nicole Brown
- Third Star of the Game:Kelli Stack
References
edit- ^Mahiban, Dhiren (25 March 2018)."Markham Thunder Capture Clarkson Cup with OT win".CBC.Retrieved4 February2019.
- ^McNair, Brian (28 March 2018)."Oshawa's Nicole Brown notches key goal for Markham Thunder in Clarkson Cup victory".DurhamRegion.com.Retrieved4 February2019.
- ^"Clarkson Cup Game Summary".CWHL. 2019-03-23. Archived fromthe originalon 2018-07-18.Retrieved2019-03-27.
- ^Kevin McGran (25 March 2018)."Laura Stacey's overtime winner gives Markham its first Clarkson Cup".Toronto Star.Retrieved3 August2018.