In a thrilling Junior Prospects Hockey League matchup, the Coquitlam HC 18U AAA squad held off a persistent Victoria HA team to secure a 6-4 victory. The game was a showcase of special teams and offensive firepower, with Markus Halliwell and Colby Monette leading the charge for Coquitlam. Halliwell opened the scoring early in the first period and later added a power-play marker, while Monette completed a hat trick with goals at even strength, shorthanded, and late in the third period. Coquitlam’s offense was relentless, firing 40 shots on goal compared to Victoria’s 28, and their ability to capitalize in all situations proved decisive.
The second period was a wild back-and-forth affair that saw five goals scored. After Coquitlam extended their lead with goals from Christiano D’Addabbo and Monette, Victoria’s Cruz Gatnicki responded with a shorthanded tally to get his team on the board. Halliwell answered right back on the power play, but penalties began to pile up for Coquitlam, including a checking from behind minor and misconduct to Mateo Nicolato. Despite being down a man, Monette scored a shorthanded goal to restore Coquitlam’s cushion, though Victoria’ Anderson Lewis buried a power-play goal late in the period to keep the game within reach.
Victoria mounted a fierce comeback attempt in the third, with Wyatt Martel and Reggie Lott scoring quick goals to pull within two. But Coquitlam’s defense and goaltender Malcolm Katuski held firm under pressure, weathering the storm to preserve the win. While goalie statistics were not fully tracked, Katuski faced 28 shots and allowed 4 goals for the victory, while Victoria’s Ethan Lorentz shouldered the loss despite a busy night in net. The game was a testament to Coquitlam’s depth and resilience, as they withstood Victoria’s late surge to claim a hard-fought two points.
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