WINDSOR, On.
—The Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Bold lost against the Windsor Lancers 3-1 in a long-awaited matchup.
The last time TMU faced the Lancers was during their 2025-26 season playoff run to the Queen's Cup Final. The Bold met the Lancers in the semifinals, where they lost the series in two games. The first went to double overtime, ending 2-1, while the second game closed out the season with a 3-1 loss in regulation.
Coming into this matchup, the Lancers had received their first regulation loss of the season, falling 4-3 to the Guelph Gryphons. Meanwhile, the Bold claimed their third win yesterday in a rematch against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. However, carrying the momentum from their previous game into this one proved to be a struggle. This has been a common theme for TMU when facing back-to-back matchups.
Throughout the first two periods, it was a close contest, with Bold netminder
Mason Beaupit at the forefront of keeping TMU in the game. Both TMU and Windsor are high-shot-count teams. However, with Windsor sitting at the top of the OUA West standings, the Lancers applied significant pressure throughout the match.
On multiple occasions, the Lancers generated high-danger scoring chances that Beaupit was able to halt with glove saves and pad stops. Midway through the second period, Beaupit showcased his capabilities during a large scramble in front of the net. The Lancers made attempt after attempt to jam the puck into the goal, but Beaupit came up with a series of sprawling saves to shut down Windsor's efforts.
The Bold got their big moment 15 minutes into the middle frame as their penalty expired. Coming out of the penalty box,
Jack Rimmer received a long pass from
Joseph Ianniello and raced towards the Lancers' end down the right wing. With a 2-on-1 advantage, Rimmer took a clean shot that flew up and past Windsor goaltender Max Donoso's left shoulder. The period ended with the Bold holding the lead.
The third period saw four penalties from the Bold, which ultimately marked their downfall in this matchup. On two of those penalties, both called for cross-checking, Windsor was able to take the lead, erasing the advantage TMU had carried into the final frame. A third unanswered goal from the Lancers late in the period left TMU unable to even the score and regain the lead.
Up next, the Bold will be back on home ice, where they will play the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 14. Puck drop is set for 2:15 p.m., and students can attend the game for free with their OneCard.
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