Hockey

Kennedy Marchment scores late winner to lift PHF's Whale over Force

Kennedy Marchment notched the winner late in the third period as the Connecticut Whale edged the hometown Montreal Force 3-2 on Sunday in Premier Hockey Federation action in Sept-Îles, Que.

Montreal goaltender Tricia Deguire makes 30 saves in 3-2 loss

The Whale's Kennedy Marchment, left, scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period of Sunday's 3-2 win over the Force in Sept-Îles, Que. (@CTWhaleHockey/Twitter)

Kennedy Marchment notched the winner late in the third period as the Connecticut Whale edged the Montreal Force 3-2 on Sunday in Premier Hockey Federation action in Sept-Îles, Que.

Marchment, a native of Courtice, Ont., scored the decisive goal with 5:41 remaining in the final frame.

Alyssa Wohlfeiler, who assisted on the winner, and Emma Keenan also scored for the Whale.

Sarah Lefort and Kaity Howarth replied for Montreal.

Force goaltender Tricia Deguire made 30 saves in the loss, while Whale netminder Abbie Ives stopped 35 of 37 shots to earn the win.

Montreal's next game is a Dec. 17 road match against the Minnesota Whitecaps.

WATCH | Marchment scores decisive goal against Force:

Late goal by Marchment gives Whale win over Force

2 years ago
Duration 0:18
Connecticut Whale defeat Montreal Force 3-2 after a late third period goal by Kennedy Marchment.

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