In a back-and-forth Junior Prospects Hockey League clash, the Langley HA edged the Victoria HA 4-3 in a dramatic overtime finish. The game was a showcase of resilience and special teams, with both sides trading blows from the opening puck drop. Victoria struck first late in the first period when Milo Maurer (#18) buried an even-strength marker, assisted by Blake Sanderson and Lincoln Beaumont. Langley responded early in the second on the power play, as Cashton Smith (#80) capitalized with helpers from Reid Birtch and Zachary Smith. Just before the second intermission, Victoria's Nathan Laird (#4) restored the lead, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
The third period saw Langley mount a fierce comeback, outshooting Victoria 19-7 and tilting the ice in their favor. Ivan Latyshev (#56) and Carden Fraser (#24) scored in quick succession to give Langley their first lead of the game. But Victoria wasn't done—captain Lincoln Beaumont (#29) answered with a crucial goal to tie the game and force overtime. The extra frame was tense, with both teams trading chances, but it was Carden Fraser who struck again for Langley, netting the game-winner with just over two minutes left in overtime, assisted by Mason Cvitkovich and Ryan Morris.
Penalties played a significant role throughout, with both teams taking several minors, including a late boarding call on Langley's Reid Birtch. In a game where goalie stats weren't fully tracked, the shot totals told the story—Langley's relentless 48-shot attack ultimately wore down Victoria's defense. For Victoria, Blake Sanderson was a playmaking force with two assists, while Langley's Carden Fraser emerged as the hero with a pair of goals, including the dramatic overtime winner that sealed a hard-fought road victory.
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