The Coquitlam HC 18U AAA squad put on a clinic against Bow Valley HC, skating away with a decisive 5-1 victory. The tone was set early as Bow Valley's Vojtech Bulat opened the scoring just under two minutes into the game, assisted by Tadeas Pavlik and Rylan Wold. However, Coquitlam responded with authority, netting two quick goals to close the period. Jacob Keller tied the game, assisted by Brady Desharnais and Nathan Hillmann, before Hillmann himself gave Coquitlam the lead for good, finishing a play set up by Dexter Jung and LJ Edmondson. The first period was marred by penalties for Bow Valley, including minors to Connor Eeles, Caden Klappe, and Jack Deglow, setting a pattern of undisciplined play that would haunt them all night.
Coquitlam took full control of the game in the second and third periods, capitalizing on Bow Valley's mounting penalty trouble. Nathan Hillmann netted his second of the game on the power play early in the second period, with helpers from Colby Monette and Markus Halliwell. The third period saw Coquitlam's power play strike again, this time with Colby Monette finding the back of the net, assisted by the standout Hillmann and Matteo Kokkas. Dexter Jung rounded out the scoring for Coquitlam, with Monette picking up another point with the assist. The game grew increasingly chippy as it progressed, with Bow Valley's Jack Deglow receiving a spearing double minor and a misconduct, while Keegan Bailey and Tadeas Pavlik also picked up misconducts in a frustrating finale for the home side.
In the crease, Coquitlam's Rhys Penninga was a perfect 25 for 25, turning aside every shot he faced after the early goal for a stellar performance. At the other end, Bow Valley's Jack Hunter faced a relentless Coquitlam attack that fired 30 shots on goal. Nathan Hillmann was the undeniable star for the visitors, contributing two goals and two assists in a dominant offensive display, while Colby Monette also shone with a goal and two helpers. The victory was a complete team effort for Coquitlam, who expertly capitalized on their chances and took full advantage of Bow Valley's parade to the penalty box.
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