The Northern Capitals title defence at the Mac’s Midget AAA Hockey Tournament in Calgary got a little more difficult after dropping a 3-1 decision to the Calgary Flames on Monday.
Mary Hirsch opened the scoring for the Flames at 15:48 of the first period to give the hosts a 1-0 after 20 minutes.
In the second, both teams opened things up offensively thanks to a pair of goals coming from Jordan Shanks at 17:36 to even the score at 1 at even strength.
The Flames re-took possession of the lead later in the period thanks to a power-play marker by Kendi Lundell to give Calgary a 2-1 edge heading into the break.
Mackenzie Lauseberg potted the insurance goal for Calgary at 12:36 of the third period.
Olivia Davis made 27 saves in defeat for the Capitals.
The Capitals next action is on Tuesday morning at 11:15 against the Saskatoon Stars.
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