The Lloydminster Athletics came out flying on home ice, striking first just 1:30 into the game when Easton Benoit buried a feed from Shia Josue and Madden Lorenson. The early momentum was short-lived, however, as Island HC answered with a relentless offensive push. Riley Mellis and Nolan Ganter scored just 51 seconds apart midway through the period to swing the lead, setting the tone for a game dominated by the visitors. The Athletics struggled to contain Island HC's speed and cycle game, despite a valiant 29-save effort from goaltender Zachary Gorkoff, who faced a barrage of 44 shots.
Island HC's depth and discipline proved to be the difference maker. After Lloydminster's Madden Lorenson scored to cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, Jackson Cripps responded with his second goal of the game to restore the two-goal cushion. The third period saw Island HC's power play take over, capitalizing on a series of Lloydminster penalties. Hunter Yanick and Louis Prystupa both scored with the man advantage, putting the game firmly out of reach. The Athletics' frustration boiled over late, culminating in a misconduct penalty to Cahan Lessard-Williams for an illegal check to the head.
In the end, the 6-2 final score reflected Island HC's territorial dominance and efficient scoring. Aneel Parmar backstopped the win for the visitors, turning aside all 29 shots he faced for a shutout performance. The game was a showcase for Island HC's balanced attack, with Jackson Cripps leading the way with two goals, while Nolan Ganter, Hunter Yanick, and Carter Stamp-Vincent all recorded multi-point nights. For the Athletics, the duo of Shia Josue and Madden Lorenson provided a bright spot, each tallying two assists in the losing effort.