It was a low-scoring opening game of a best-of-three series between the Female Midget AA Broncos and Notre Dame Hounds.

The Hounds topped Swift Current 1-0 at Fairview West, despite the Female Midget Broncos outshooting the visiting Hounds 40-15.

Swift Current out-shot the Hounds 15-2 in the first, 8-6 in the second, and 17-7 in the third.

A third-period shot midway through the third period was all Notre Dame would need however, as Keara Merriman scored the game-winner with 10:46 remaining.

Now with their backs pushed against the wall in the series, Swift Current looks to avoid a sweep in Game 2 next Thursday.

The February 21 tilt is from Duncan McNeill Arena in Wilcox. If necessary, game 3 would be the 24th at Fairview West.