Hundreds of Niagara elementary school children cheered on the Brock women's hockey game during a rare weekday game on Friday afternoon.

The game, which was attended by children from the Niagara Catholic District School Board and District School Board of Niagara, aimed to promote physical literacy and sport with the benefits of physical activity to children in the Niagara region.

"It's nice when you have the young kids there cheering for you, because that's a lot of good, positive energy," said head coach Margot Page. "I saw a couple of Junior Badgers in the stands, but maybe this game inspires another young athlete to play our game."

The Badgers lost to the Laurentian Voyageurs 1-0 despite dominating possession and outshooting them 40-21 as goalie Shanna Dolighan earned the shutout in net. Karissa Hoskin scored early in the first period.

It's the second consecutive game the Badgers have been shut out.

"That's our team. Good, hard-working, in your face," added Page. "We're getting our scoring chances, but just not finishing it up."

Up next, the Badgers (2-4) host the No. 10-ranked Nipissing Lakers (5-0) during their Alumni Game on Saturday, Nov. 9. Get your tickets here.