TORONTO, ON - On Friday night, the Gryphons Men's Basketball team stole the spotlight with a game-winning shot at the buzzer. On Saturday afternoon in Toronto, the Gryphons Women's Hockey did their best impersonation. After trailing 2-0 to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, the Gryphons stormed back to win 3-2 capped by a game-winning goal from Christine Grant with just 7.7 seconds remaining in the final period. With the win, the Gryphons improve to 13-2-1 while U of T falls to 8-4-3.

After being named Gryphon Athlete of the Week last week, first year forward Claire Merrick was at it again on Saturday. Down 2-0, Merrick opened the scoring for the Gryphons in the second period, capitalizing on a two-on-one opportunity assisted by Averi Nooren. With five minutes left in the third period, Merrick stickhandled around the faceoff circle into the middle of the zone and unleashed a slap shot into the back of the net, tying the game at 2-2.
 
After tying the game, it was one Gryphon chance after another. With the game still tied at 2-2 and with only 10 seconds remaining in regulation, the game appeared to be destined for overtime. However, the Gryphons had a faceoff in Toronto's end and were able to win the ensuing faceoff. Fourth year forward Christine Grant got the puck in the slot and backhanded home the winner with just 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation.
 
Second year goalie Valeri Lamenta (Montreal, QC) earned her 11th win of the season. The Gryphons outshot the Varsity Blues 28-15 in what was a re-match of last year's OUA semi-final (which the Gryphons won in three games).

The Gryphons will  be in action once again on Sunday (January 17) when they travel to Oshawa to face the UOIT Ridgebacks (5-9-1) at 3:30 pm.