The Calgary Rockies came out flying in their Junior Prospects Hockey League matchup against the Surrey Eagles, setting the tone early with a pair of goals in the opening 90 seconds. Oliver Chan opened the scoring just 12 seconds into the game, and Brody Stovka doubled the lead moments later. The first period was a chippy affair with five minor penalties called, but the Rockies managed to extend their lead to 3-0 before the intermission thanks to a goal from Nolan Van Waes. Surrey struggled to generate offense against a stifling Calgary defense, being outshot 12-8 in the opening frame.
The second period saw the Rockies continue their offensive onslaught. Liam Beswick and Nathan Graham found the back of the net to push the lead to 5-0. Surrey finally got on the board when Griffin Carmont scored to make it 5-1, but the goal did little to shift the momentum. The third period became a special teams battle, with Calgary capitalizing on a power play as Jackson Cowan scored. Surrey answered with a power-play goal of their own from Carmont, his second of the game, but any hope of a comeback was quickly extinguished. Carson Paulgaard and Nolan Van Waes, with his second of the night, added late goals to seal the emphatic 8-2 victory for the Rockies.
Calgary’s offensive depth was on full display, with Oliver Chan and Maddox Gullage each recording three assists, while Nolan Van Waes netted a pair of goals. In net, Cooper Schmidt was a wall for the Rockies, turning aside 18 of 20 shots for the win. For Surrey, the story was a difficult night for goalie Lynden Mercier, who faced a barrage of 41 shots. The Eagles were also hampered by discipline, with Simon Gvozdev taking three minor penalties in the loss. The decisive win showcased the Rockies' potent attack and disciplined structure from start to finish.
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