In a high-octane Junior Prospects Hockey League matchup, the 14U AAA South Sask HC edged out a hard-fought 5-4 victory over HC Edmonton in a game that featured a flurry of first-period goals and a dramatic overtime winner. The opening frame was a special teams showcase, with three power-play goals lighting the lamp in quick succession. HC Edmonton struck first on the man-advantage, with Carter West opening the scoring. Carmine Chanak then doubled their lead, also on the power play, with helpers from Parker Leonhardt and Brody McAuley. South Sask answered back with a power-play marker of their own from Oaklen Rogers, assisted by Levi Barber, before Parker Garlitos and Gavin Mackow traded even-strength goals in the final minutes, leaving the period tied at 3-3 in a wild offensive display.
The second period saw the teams continue to trade blows. Cruz Mounsey put HC Edmonton back in front, assisted by Garlitos and Fionn Finley, but South Sask's Rowen Istace responded to tie the game once more, with Jett Girodat and Keaton Keith providing the assists. The physical play intensified as the period wore on, with both teams taking multiple minor penalties, including a pair for Finley and two for South Sask's Quinn Partington. The third period saw South Sask take their first lead of the game when Quinn Partington scored, set up by Dax Perkins and Jett Girodat, but HC Edmonton fought back to force overtime, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
The extra frame delivered the decisive moment. With just over four minutes remaining in overtime, Bryce Scrupps became the hero for South Sask, burying the game-winning goal with an assist from Keaton Keith to seal the 5-4 victory. Despite being outshot 36-32 by a relentless HC Edmonton squad, the South Sask goaltender stood tall to earn the win, while his counterpart was saddled with the loss in a contest that showcased the skill and tenacity of both 14U AAA clubs.
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