In a back-and-forth offensive showcase, the Okanagan HC edged out the Victoria HA 7-5 in a Junior Prospects Hockey League matchup that featured special teams fireworks and a dramatic third-period surge. The game kicked off with a bang as Okanagan’s Oliver LaRoy opened the scoring on the power play just under five minutes in. Victoria responded quickly, with Markus Long tying the game, but Okanagan’s Brady L’Henaff stole the spotlight with a stunning shorthanded goal just seconds later—one of two goals he would score in the first period alone. The frantic pace continued with Owen McFadden netting a power-play marker for Victoria, setting the stage for a wild contest that saw the teams combine for four goals in the opening frame.
The middle period saw fewer goals but plenty of physical play, with both teams taking multiple minors. Okanagan’s Cameron Reynolds broke through late in the period to give his team a narrow lead heading into the third. But Victoria wasn’t done—Samual Ford tied the game early in the final period, only for Okanagan to answer with two quick strikes from LaRoy and L’Henaff, who each finished with multi-point nights. Blake Snook brought Victoria back within one, but Okanagan’s Taylor Linde delivered the dagger with a shorthanded, game-winning goal midway through the period, showcasing resilience on the penalty kill.
Despite a late power-play goal from Okanagan’s Sam Hopkins to seal the victory, the game was a testament to offensive firepower and special teams execution. Okanagan’s Tyson Magnan and Victoria’s Brandon Feng faced a barrage of shots all night, with both netminders seeing heavy action in a game that saw 64 total shots. Brady L’Henaff’s two-goal, two-assist performance and Oliver LaRoy’s three-point night powered the visitors, while Victoria’s Markus Long and Blake Snook provided consistent pushback in a hard-fought loss that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final horn.
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