VANCOUVER - It's all about firsts for the Vancouver Goldeneyes in their inaugural season in the Professional Women's Hockey League.

Jenn Gardiner's first goal as a Goldeneye was a short-handed one, while goalie Emerance Maschmeyer logged the franchise’s first shutout in Saturday's 4-0 win over the visiting New York Sirens.

This season is also the first chance for a few homegrown Goldeneyes to play in front a crowd that's been waiting for professional hockey.

Five Goldeneyes are from B.C., including Gardiner who hails from Surrey.

“It’s pretty special. There’s a lot of people here so to get on the scoresheet feels good,” said Gardiner.

Her short-handed goal was the third of three Vancouver scored in the first season. Abby Boreen recorded her first multi-goal game as a Goldeneye with tw

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