From the opening faceoff, it was clear that South Sask HC was in complete control, overwhelming Okanagan HC with a relentless offensive attack and suffocating defense. The home team wasted no time establishing their dominance, with Knox Butler opening the scoring just over five minutes into the game. Connor Hart-Livingston followed with a quick second goal, and Maxwell Jameson added another before the period was halfway through. Nixon Adrian capped off the explosive first period with his first of the night, while Hart-Livingston added his second before the intermission. South Sask fired 18 shots in the opening frame alone, setting the tone for what would become a lopsided affair.
The second period saw more of the same dominance from South Sask. Nixon Adrian continued his standout performance, scoring twice more to complete a hat trick and pushing the lead to an insurmountable 7-0. The home team's offensive chemistry was on full display, with Braydon Wilcox and Tyson Tietz each recording multiple assists throughout the game. Meanwhile, Okanagan HC struggled to generate any meaningful offense, managing just three shots in both the first and second periods against the stalwart goaltending of Oliver Wickett, who turned aside all 11 shots he faced to secure the shutout.
Penalties piled up as frustration mounted for Okanagan, with both teams combining for 13 infractions throughout the game. Connor Hart-Livingston found himself in the box three times for South Sask, while Okanagan's physical play couldn't disrupt the home team's rhythm. The third period saw tempers flare with several roughing minors, but the outcome was never in doubt. South Sask HC's comprehensive victory was built on offensive firepower, disciplined team play, and a perfect night from Wickett between the pipes, leaving Okanagan HC searching for answers after being thoroughly outplayed in every aspect of the game.