In a wild, back-and-forth affair, the 14U AAA South Sask HC outlasted the 14U AAA Northstars HA by a 7-5 score in a game defined by special teams and a standout offensive performance. The first period set the tone for a high-scoring night, with both teams trading blows. South Sask struck first when Rowen Istace (#21) found the net early, assisted by Gavin Mackow (#29). The Northstars responded quickly, with Brody Sullivan (#22) tying the game. Mackow then put South Sask back ahead, only for Northstars' Dominic Squires (#7) and Kyle Courtney (#25) to score, giving the home team a 3-2 lead after a frantic opening frame.
The game turned decisively in the second period, as a parade to the penalty box gave South Sask's lethal power play a chance to shine. The Northstars were whistled for four minors in the period, and South Sask capitalized mercilessly. Oaklen Rogers (#25) and Gavin Mackow each scored with the man advantage, and Bryce Scrupps (#93) added another power-play marker to give the visitors control. A brief respite came when Northstars' Mason Cutler (#18) scored on their own power play, but Gavin Mackow completed his hat trick with an even-strength goal—the eventual game-winner—to make it 6-4 heading into the third. Mackow was the undeniable catalyst, finishing with three goals and three assists.
The Northstars refused to quit, outshooting South Sask 14-5 in the final period in a desperate push. Oaklen Rogers netted his second of the night to extend South Sask's lead, but Brody Sullivan answered with his second goal, another power-play tally for the Northstars, to make it 7-5. Despite a relentless barrage of shots in the final minutes, they could not solve South Sask goaltender Slater Amiot (#88) again. Amiot was credited with the win, while the Northstars' Owen Picken (#1) faced a tough night in net. In the end, South Sask's explosive power play, which went 3-for-5, and the brilliant six-point night from Gavin Mackow proved to be the difference in a thrilling Junior Prospects Hockey League contest.
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