COURTESY OF THE HAMILTON AVALANCHE


LATE GOALS TRIP LADY AVALANCHE IN ‘HOME OPENER’

June 13, 2007

Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Lady Avalanche will have to come up big this weekend after 
dropping their ‘Home Opener’ against the Toronto Lady Lynx, 2-0. Former Avalanche 
striker Brittany Bisnott (Brampton, ON) scored the winning goal in the 85th minute, 
sliding the ball past a charging Rosanna Couture (Oakville, ON). Daniela Schwarz 
(Seuzach, SWI) scored the Lynx second goal on a penalty kick in the 90th minute.

The Lady Avalanche dominated the scoring opportunities in the first half but could 
not find the back of the net. Michelle Edgar (St. Catharines, ON) had a great 
opportunity but was unable to close in on the ball before Lynx Keeper Justine Bernier 
(Oakville, ON) slid in to break up the chance. Later in the half, Nicole Jagt 
(Binbrook, ON) pounded a ball off the right post, as close as the Avalanche would get.

Hamilton controlled the early part of the second half but, was unable to convert as 
Danya Barsalona (Stoney Creek, ON) was called offside four times in a row. Midfielder 
Chiara Greco (Hamilton, ON) was stoned by Bernier in the 72nd minute, shooting from 
10 yards out. The Lady Avalanche played deflated after the initial goal by Bisnott and 
did not create another solid scoring opportunity.

Both Bernier and Couture played an excellent game each facing 14 and 13 shots 
respectively.

Hamilton will host the Ottawa Fury and Vermont Lady Voltage this week, an opportunity 
to delight their fans and gain six points in the standings. The Lady Avalanche will 
host Ottawa on Saturday, June 16 and Vermont on Sunday, June 17. Game times are 2:00 p.m. 
on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at Brian Timmis Stadium.

Source: Michael P. Hall