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Game Breakdown

Island HC Outlasts Okanagan in High-Scoring Thriller

In a back-and-forth Junior Prospects Hockey League matchup, the 18U AAA Island HC squad edged out 18U AAA Okanagan HC by a final score of 6-4 in a game defined by offensive surges and a chaotic second period. The game opened with a frantic pace as Island's Tripp Reynolds and Okanagan's Bradley Keightley traded goals early, but it was Hunter Yanick who gave Island a temporary lead late in the first. Okanagan's Linden Rogers answered right back, knotting the game at 2-2 before the first intermission, setting the stage for a wild middle frame.

The second period was a penalty-filled affair that saw tempers flare, with multiple cross-checking, roughing, and interference minors handed out in a short span. Amidst the chaos, Bradley Keightley netted his second of the game to give Okanagan their first lead, but Island's Dawson Carey responded to tie it again. The turning point came on a power play late in the period when Aaron Christian buried a crucial goal, assisted by Hunter Yanick and Liam Butsavich, giving Island a lead they would not relinquish. The physical play continued, but Island carried a one-goal advantage into the final period.

Island HC sealed the victory in the third, with Liam Butsavich scoring the game-winner early on, capping a strong three-point night for him. Okanagan's Cale Cross brought his team back within one with just over five minutes to play, creating a tense finish. However, with the Okanagan net empty in the final minute, Jason Backman iced the game with an empty-net goal, securing the 6-4 win for Island HC in a hard-fought contest that showcased the offensive firepower of both clubs.

Scoring

Team		1	2	3	T
	18U AAA - Island HC	2	2	2	6
	18U AAA - Okanagan HC	2	1	1	4

Shots

Team		1	2	3	T
	18U AAA - Island HC	9	11	12	32
	18U AAA - Okanagan HC	8	6	6	20

Scoring Summary

Period 1

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#10 Tripp Reynolds (4)

#78 Ian Jaksch (5), #22 Jackson Cripps (4)

17:32 (P1)

18U AAA - Island HC (1)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (0)

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#9 Bradley Keightley (4)

#11 Josh Weir (14), #13 Codey Sawin (2)

13:41 (P1)

18U AAA - Island HC (1)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (1)

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#91 Hunter Yanick (11)

#78 Ian Jaksch (6), #82 Liam Butsavich (4)

04:56 (P1)

18U AAA - Island HC (2)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (1)

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#19 Linden Rogers (5)

#18 Samuel Stancati (4), #3 Carson Christie (2)

02:46 (P1)

18U AAA - Island HC (2)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (2)

Period 2

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#9 Bradley Keightley (5)

#14 Dylan Bruce (9)

12:39 (P2)

18U AAA - Island HC (2)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (3)

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#41 Dawson Carey (5)

#78 Ian Jaksch (7), #5 Brendon Daniels (9)

10:31 (P2)

18U AAA - Island HC (3)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (3)

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#85 Aaron Christian (6)

PPG

#91 Hunter Yanick (20), #82 Liam Butsavich (5)

01:34 (P2)

18U AAA - Island HC (4)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (3)

Period 3

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#82 Liam Butsavich (2)

GWG

#71 Nolan Ganter Ganter (12), #91 Hunter Yanick (21)

16:25 (P3)

18U AAA - Island HC (5)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (3)

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#4 Cale Cross (2)

#14 Dylan Bruce (10)

05:16 (P3)

18U AAA - Island HC (5)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (4)

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#4 Jason Backman (1)

Empty Net Goal

#41 Dawson Carey (8)

01:05 (P3)

18U AAA - Island HC (6)

18U AAA - Okanagan HC (4)

Penalty Summary

Period 1

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18U AAA - Island HC

#5 Brendon Daniels

2:00

12:37 (P1)

Boarding Minor (2 mins)

Period 2

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#41 Dawson Carey