The Calgary Stallions 17U AAA team delivered a commanding performance on home ice, overwhelming the Wolves HC with a decisive 9-2 victory. The game started with a surprising twist as Wolves' Jace Frencheater, assisted by Kade Gitzel, found the back of the net just 45 seconds into the contest to give the visitors an early lead. The Stallions, however, were unfazed. They responded with a relentless first-period barrage, netting four unanswered goals. Greg Milne scored twice, while Jakob Pugliese also tallied a pair, including the game-winner on the power play and another in the final minute, to send Calgary into the intermission with a commanding 4-1 lead. Sean Morin also contributed a key even-strength marker in the opening frame.
The Wolves managed a brief flicker of hope early in the second period when Kade Gitzel capitalized on a power play to cut the deficit to 4-2. But the Stallions' defense, anchored by goaltender Matthew Tucker who faced 36 shots, shut the door from there. Calgary's offense continued to click, with Greg Milne completing his hat trick later in the period. The third period saw the game unravel for the Wolves, as discipline became a major issue. The visitors were assessed a series of penalties, including a head contact major and misconduct to Easton Smallwood and a charging minor and misconduct to Tearin McKeigue. The Stallions' power play feasted, with Grady Ford and Kyson Trinh both scoring with the man advantage. Quint Myers and Oliver Kendall added even-strength tallies to complete the rout, as the Stallions fired 17 third-period shots to seal the lopsided win.
While Wolves goaltender River Terry faced a tough night, the story was the Stallions' balanced and potent attack. Jakob Pugliese finished with two goals and two assists, Greg Milne netted the hat trick, and Brady Baun chipped in with three helpers. The Wolves' frustration was evident in the penalty summary, as they spent significant time short-handed in a chippy final frame. In the end, the Calgary Stallions showcased their offensive depth and composure, turning an early deficit into a statement victory.
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