In a tightly contested Junior Prospects Hockey League matchup, the Okanagan HC 18U AAA squad battled back to defeat Lethbridge United 2-1 in overtime. The game began with Lethbridge striking first as Colin Fancy found the back of the net early in the opening period, assisted by Leo Sander and Devin Groenenboom. Both teams traded chances throughout the first two frames, with Okanagan's goaltender Tyson Adams and Lethbridge's Drake Chester standing tall between the pipes. The physicality ramped up in the third period with five minor penalties called, creating numerous special teams situations that would ultimately decide the outcome.
The game's turning point came late in regulation when Okanagan finally solved Chester. Bradley Keightley netted the equalizer with just under five minutes remaining in the third period, converting assists from Ashton Seabrook-Siccia and Dylan Bruce to force overtime. The extra frame saw Okanagan capitalize on their momentum, and with Lethbridge's Carter Jensen in the box for tripping, Caleb Lankoff buried the power-play winner at 4:37 of overtime, set up by Josh Weir and Hendrix Whittle. The dramatic finish capped off a resilient performance from the home team.
Goaltending was exceptional on both ends, with Tyson Adams turning aside 22 of 23 shots to secure the victory for Okanagan, while Drake Chester was stellar in defeat, making 21 saves on 23 shots for Lethbridge. The game featured plenty of physical play and special teams drama, but ultimately Okanagan's persistence paid off as they overcame an early deficit to capture the overtime victory in front of their home fans.