The Northstars HA and South Sask HC engaged in a back-and-forth offensive showcase, with the home team ultimately pulling away for a 6-3 victory. The game was defined by special teams and a dominant second-period surge. The Northstars struck first on the power play, as Linden Collins (#13) converted a setup from Brody Sullivan (#22) just over six minutes into the opening frame. South Sask answered with a power-play marker of their own later in the period, with Gavin Mackow (#29) finding the net off assists from Oaklen Rogers (#25) and Rylan Crittenden (#8). The period was a parade to the penalty box, with four minors called, setting a physical tone for the contest.
The middle frame was an absolute explosion, with the teams combining for six goals. South Sask briefly took the lead early when Dax Perkins (#18) scored an even-strength goal. The Northstars responded with a relentless offensive wave. Mason Cutler (#20) tied the game, followed quickly by Connor Fudge (#21) giving the home side the lead back. The turning point came midway through the period when Joseph Jones (#17) netted the game-winner, assisted by Kyle Courtney (#25) and Hunter Leckie (#11). South Sask's Mackow scored his second of the night on the power play to keep it close, but Lincoln Wigle (#14) restored the two-goal cushion for the Northstars before the period ended, capitalizing on a feed from Luke Collins (#12).
The third period saw the Northstars lock things down defensively, limiting South Sask to just five shots. Gage Cutler (#29) was a fortress in the Northstars' net, turning aside 22 of 25 shots to secure the win. His counterpart, Slater Amiot (#88) for South Sask, faced a barrage of 37 shots and made 31 saves. The Northstars sealed the deal with an empty-net goal in the final minutes, as Luke Collins (#12) iced the 6-3 victory, assisted by the winning goalie Cutler. The win was a testament to the Northstars' depth and their ability to capitalize on offensive opportunities, especially during a wild and decisive second period.
14U AAA - HC Edmonton
14U AAA - Surrey Eagles HA
15U AAA - Bow Valley HC
15U AAA - Langley HA
