Tatiana Rafter scored five points and added a shootout goal on the weekend to lead her UBC Thunderbirds women's team to two victories over the Regina Cougars.
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On Friday night, Rafter scored three times in the first 18 minutes to give UBC a 3-1 lead. She added two assists on the Thunderbirds' final two goals to round out the scoring in a 6-1 victory.
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With her five points, Rafter improved her season total to 29 and established a new school standard, breaking the previous mark set by Kelly James during the 2005-06 campaign. Rafter's performance also set a UBC record for most points in a single game.Â
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Saturday's game went to a shootout with both teams tied at 1-1 after regulation. Rafter was successful on UBC's second opportunity to give the No. 5 Thunderbirds their 13th victory in 14 games.
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Rafter leads the Canada West in goals (15), assists (14), points (29) and game-winning goals (5). She moved into a tie for first in the CIS in goals and game-winning goals. Rafter stands in a tie for second the CIS points race.
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League leaders UBC will travel to Edmonton this weekend to face the Alberta Pandas, who are third in the Canada West conference.
