The Island HC 18U AAA squad secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over the Langley HA in a back-and-forth Junior Prospects Hockey League contest. The game was a tale of two goalies, with Island's Leonidas Barkoulas standing tall to earn the win despite facing a barrage of 28 shots, while Langley's Logan McAloney turned in a valiant 29-save performance in a losing effort. The offensive fireworks were led by Island's Hunter Yanick and Nolan Ganter, each with two goals, while Langley's Lochlann Van Horn matched that feat for the visitors.
Langley struck first, capitalizing on early pressure as Liam Keith, assisted by Sevak Gill, found the net just over six minutes into the opening period. Island responded with a crucial momentum-shifter, as Hunter Yanick scored unassisted with just 18 seconds remaining in the first to knot the game at 1-1. The second period saw another exchange, with Langley's Lochlann Van Horn putting his team ahead again, only for Island's Dawson Carey to answer back roughly four minutes later, with Brendon Daniels picking up the helper. The game remained deadlocked entering the final frame.
The third period decided the contest. Island's power play delivered the go-ahead marker early, as Nolan Ganter converted, with Brendon Daniels earning his second assist of the night. Langley showed resilience, with Lochlann Van Horn netting his second of the game to tie it at 3-3 midway through the period. The tie was short-lived, however, as Island's Hunter Yanick struck again just 49 seconds later, potting the game-winner with assists from Riley Mellis and Nolan Ganter. With Langley pressing for another equalizer, Nolan Ganter sealed the victory with an empty-net goal in the final minute, capping off a three-point night and securing the two points for the home side.
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