The Calgary Stallions put on a clinic of efficiency and discipline, defeating the Lloydminster Athletics 4-1 in a game where they were significantly outshot. The Athletics came out flying in the first period, testing Stallions' goaltender Owen West with 16 shots, but it was Calgary who struck first. Midway through the opening frame, Brady Baun, wearing number 21, found the back of the net with an even-strength goal, assisted by Cade Bouchard. The period was a parade to the penalty box, with four minors called, but neither power play could break through, setting the tone for a game where Calgary would capitalize on their chances while Lloydminster could not.
The second period was where the Stallions sealed the victory. Lucas Derdall, number 9, extended the lead with a goal assisted by the dynamic Cade Bouchard, who earned his second helper of the night, and Oliver Kendall. The offensive pressure continued as Jakob Pugliese, number 7, buried another even-strength marker, with Grady Ford getting the assist. Just before the period ended, Brady Baun struck again for his second goal of the game, completing a dominant middle frame. The assists went to Tyson Ness and Jakob Pugliese, who returned the favor after his earlier goal. Despite being outshot 10-13 in the period, the Stallions scored three times, a testament to their sharp shooting and the stellar play of Owen West in net.
The third period saw the Athletics finally get on the board when Tay Mann, number 71, scored to break up the shutout bid, assisted by Jacksen Aultman. However, any momentum was quickly stifled by a series of penalties, including a spearing double minor against Calgary's Grady Ford and a boarding minor against Lloydminster's Hunter Anderson. The game grew increasingly chippy, with Calgary's Elliott Wilson taking two late penalties, but the Stallions' defense and goaltender West held firm. Owen West was the undeniable star, turning aside 40 of 41 shots for a spectacular .976 save percentage, backstopping his team to a decisive win despite a 41-34 shot disadvantage. The Calgary Stallions proved that quality, not quantity, wins hockey games.
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