The Guelph Gryphons defeated the Brock Badgers 5-0 in the opening game of the OUA women's hockey playoffs in Guelph on Wednesday.

The Badgers attempt to bounce back when they host Game 2 on Friday, Feb. 22 at Seymour-Hannah Arena. Puck drop is 7:15 p.m. Get your tickets here.

Claire Merrick scored two goals and goalie Valerie Lamenta made 17 saves for the shutout.

Guelph led 1-0 after the period on a power-play goal, but scored three goals in the second to pull away from Brock.

The Gryphons outshot the Badgers 25-17.