Late semifinal heroics send Saskatoon AAA Stars to Esso Cup gold medal game [Video]

Already with one goal on the day, Saskatoon AAA Stars forward Mikayla Broadfoot saved her best shot of the day for last in the semifinals of the 2025 Esso Cup in Lloydminster, Sask., on Friday.

Ripping a wrist shot into the back of the net with 5:34 remaining in the third period, Broadfoot’s goal was enough to send the Stars through to the Esso Cup gold medal game for just the second time in franchise history following a 3-2 victory over the North York Storm.

Squaring off in Esso Cup semifinals, it was the Stars hopping out to a 1-0 lead in the first period with Broadfoot netting her fifth goal of the tournament on the power play with Saskatoon’s lead carrying over to the second period.

However, North York would score back-to-back goals from Lily Paisley and Demi Lazarou in just over a three-minute span in the second to take the lead following 40 minutes of action.

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