Riveters edge Force 2-1 in PHF overtime
By The Canadian Press on March 5, 2023.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Sarah Bujold scored 47 seconds into overtime and the Metropolitan Riveters edged the visiting Montreal Force 2-1 in Premier Hockey Federation action on Saturday. Ebba Berglund gave the New Jersey-based Riveters a 1-0 lead at 17:09 of the first period. Montreal responded with a goal by Kristina Shanahan at 9:53 of the second, setting the stage for overtime. Metropolitan outshot Montreal 39-28. The Force (8-13-2) are fifth in the seven-team women’s professional hockey circuit. The Riveters (8-13-0) are sixth. The teams will play again Sunday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 4, 2023. 7-6
