Richmond Devils scored twice in the opening seven minutes of play and never looked back in a dominating 3-0 season-opening win over Trinity Western University in South Coast Female Hockey League action.
Goals by Marisa Chau and Jane Gregory-Herbold staked Richmond to the early lead. Both tallies were set-up by Sabrina Wong who was named the league’s Second Star of the Week for her performance. The locals dominated the remainder of the contest, outshooting the Spartans by a 51-14 margin.
Danika Carter added a third period goal, while Katie Anderson turned aside 14 shots for the shutout.
The Devils head to the Surrey Sports and Leisure Centre for the SCFHL’s annual Super Weekend which will see all eight teams in action.
They will take on the Surrey Mavericks on Saturday night.
The Mavericks will also be the Devils’ next opponent at home when they visit the Richmond Ice Centre on Oct. 24.
The Devils are coming off a 13-10-5 2014-15 campaign.
