The 18U AAA Kootenay HA put on an offensive clinic against the Surrey Eagles, skating to a decisive 8-2 victory in a game that showcased their depth and relentless attack. The Eagles actually struck first, with Griffin Carmont opening the scoring just 29 seconds into the game. Kootenay responded quickly, however, as Marcus de Zwart tied the game less than a minute later. Ollie D’Amour then gave Kootenay a lead they would never relinquish, finishing a play set up by Karter Russell and Owen Heidecker. The first period was a chippy affair, featuring four minor penalties that set a physical tone for the contest.
Kootenay truly broke the game open in the second period, outshooting Surrey 17-9 and netting four goals. Griffin Carmont added his second of the game, a power-play marker for Surrey, but it was a brief respite. Kootenay’s Blaine Nelson scored twice at even strength, while Andrew Misson capitalized on a power play late in the period. The offensive onslaught was fueled by a dominant forecheck and crisp passing, with players like Parker Johnston, Alex Johnson, and Adam Shypitka all picking up key assists to dismantle the Eagles' defense.
Any hope of a Surrey comeback was extinguished in the third period as Kootenay continued to pour it on. Gavin Seitz, Aiden Stefano, and Parker Johnston all found the back of the net, sealing the comprehensive victory. The period was marred by frustration from the Eagles, culminating in a 2+10 minute illegal check to the head penalty for Luke Myshkowsky. In goal, Kootenay’s Kingston Cuell was a steady presence, turning aside all but two of the 13 shots he faced to backstop the win, while Surrey’s netminders, Quinn Pecor and Daniel Russell, were under constant siege from a Kootenay attack that fired 43 shots on goal.
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