GAME DAY RECAP: October 5, 2024

Ontario Hockey Academy (4) vs Mount Academy Eastern (3) U17

Jace Hynes (3G) gave Mount the lead just 1:16 in but the game was tied heading into the first after Jonathan Benchlouch (1G, 2A) scored his first of the season. A shorthanded goal by Touwa Omi midway through the second gave OHA a lead going into the third. Teo Lamarche (2G, 1A) gave OHA some breathing room early in the third with his first of the season. Hynes would bring Mount within one late in the period but Lamarche responded less than two minutes later. Hynes would complete the hat-trick just 11 seconds later as Mount attempted the comeback, but ultimately they fell short as Isaac Hachey (43/47) made 43 saves for the win. 

Fairmont Hockey (7) vs CIH Academy (3) Eastern U18

John McDaniel and Owen Parks (1G, 1A) scored 19 seconds apart early in the first to give Fairmont a 2-0 lead. Taige Soneji (2G) would get one back for CIH Academy heading into the second. Brady Witkin (2G) restored the two goal cushion but Nikita Marinin and Soneji quickly responded for CIH Academy to even the score. Ethan Gobel (1G, 1A) scored the eventual game winner with 21 seconds left in the middle frame while Witkin, Alexander Raskin and Liam Roe-Kozorovitsky added third period goals as Fairmont pulled away for the 7-3 win. 

Fort Erie International Academy (1) vs Stanstead College (6) Eastern U17

Fort Erie grabbed a first period lead 6:39 in as Thomas Harvey scored his fifth goal of the season. Stanstead would respond with six unanswered to secure the victory despite trailing for the first 24 minutes. Matej Dobos (1G, 3A) tied the game before Elijah Arrigo scored the game winning goal seven minutes later midway through the second. Emanuel Ganz (1G, 1A) added a Stanstead goal with 59 seconds left in the period. Parker Banks, Alexis Lavoie and Liam Armit (1G, 1A) scored third period goals. Jonas Murrer (21/22) made 21 saves to earn the win. 

Fort Erie International Academy (1) vs Bourget College (11) Eastern U18

Bourget outshot Fort Erie 68-31 en route to an 11-1 win Saturday. Albert Genest (2G, 2A) and Keifer Pion-Robin (2G, 1A) each scored twice while Gabriel Giroux (1G, 3A) and Eliott Guevin (3A) had three assists. Roey Vered (30/31) made 30 saves in the win, with  Max Schippers scoring the lone Fort Erie goal early in the third. 

Northern Alberta Xtreme (8) vs Prairie Hockey Academy (1) U15

Malakai Andrews (2G) and Easton Mattersdorfer (2G) each scored twice while defensemen Logan Schoettler (3A) and Everett Vanderhengel (1G, 2A) led all skaters with three points as NAX defeated Prairie 8-1. Tristan Reimer scored the lone Prairie goal, beating Zayden Maclean (23/24) 2:03 into the third period. 

St. George’s School (5) vs Delta Hockey Academy (3) U18 Prep

Tyson Schamehorn (1G, 1A) scored a power play goal 2:18 in to give Delta the early lead. Charlie Weaver (1G, 1A) tied the game late in the first with his third goal of the season. Alexander Laing restored the lead six minutes into the second but St. George’s led 3-2 after 40 as Eddy Spytz and Minsuk Hou scored late in the period. Amadeo Sim and Nicholas Campbell traded goals early in the third as it remained a one goal game. Harshaan Kaila would clinch the St. George’s victory with 36 seconds left when he scored an empty net goal, his first goal of the season. Defenseman Brock Cripps (3A) led all skaters with three points. 

Bishop’s College School (4) vs Kuper Academy (1) Eastern U17

Michael Paliotti scored the lone first period goal as Kuper led 1-0 heading into the third. Henry Bassuk (1G, 1A) tied the game 31 seconds into the third with a shorthanded goal. Grady Cohen scored his second goal of the season and Bishop’s second of the game to put his team ahead with 6:20 remaining. Gavin Rusenstrom added an insurance marker and Brandon Fuicelli (1G, 1A) added a late empty netter to secure the come-from-behind victory. Tyler Fuicelli (31/32) made 31 saves for the win. 

Bishop’s College School (4) vs Ontario Hockey Academy (3) Eastern U18

A first period goal by Elie Champagne gave Bishop’s the lead heading into the second. Simon Picard extended the lead 13:49 into the second before Jeremy St. Louis (1G, 1A) scored shorthanded to get OHA on the board. Oliver Lacko tied the game 2:24 into the third period with his first tally of the season. David Szabo and Sebastian Erkenbolling traded goals within the first 10 minutes of the third to keep the game tied. The game looked destined for overtime until Jan Labasta found the back of the net for Bishop’s with 3:54 remaining. Timofey Williams (33/36) and Rafael Tremblay (52/56) were in net for their respective teams. 

RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna (8) vs Pacific Coast Hockey Academy (3) U17

RHA Kelowna led 2-1 after 20 on goals from Zander Zorn and Maximilian Koppel (1G, 4A), while Kaelen Rusjan (1G, 1A) countered for PCHA. It was still a one goal game heading into the third as Bennett Macek and Aiden Andrews (1G, 3A) scored in the second for RHA Kelowna while Owen Hyde (1G, 1A) and Collin Lee countered for PCHA. RHA Kelowna would take over in the third as Kesler Hamilton (3G, 2A) scored twice in a span of 31 seconds before adding a hat-trick goal later in the period. Fabian Kotschan added a late power play marker to round out the scoring. 

RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna (12) vs Wenatchee Wild Hockey Academy (1) U17 Prep

Rhett Tubello (3G) recorded a hat-trick while defenseman Riley Kennedy (1G, 3A) led all skaters with four points as RHA Kelowna defeated Wenatchee 12-1. Porter Rossi (2G, 1A) added three points and Asher Netherton (22/23) made 22 saves for the win. Torrin Cotter scored the lone Wenatchee goal. 

RINK Hockey Academy Winnipeg (0) vs Edge School (7) U15 Prep

Kaidyn Thomas (13/13) made 13 saves to pick-up his second shutout and win of the 2024/25 season. Defenseman Easton Perzylo (1G, 3A) led all skaters with four points while Keagan Grant (2G) scored twice. DJ Mecase (53/60) faced 60 shots in the loss. 

Edge School (2) vs Balmoral Hall School (5) Female U18 Prep

Balmoral Hall led 2-1 after 20 as Makenna Williment (1G, 1A) and Emma Power scored their sixth and third goals of the season. Samantha Baker countered in the first with her fourth of the year. September Player of the Month Maddie Kaiser (1G, 2A) extended the lead early in the second with Madeline McKay (1G, 2A) and Darby Amundson adding goals of their own. Avaya McCann scored the lone third period goal as Balmoral held on for the 5-2 win. Mimi Ferreira (30/32) made 30 saves to record the win. 

Okanagan Hockey Ontario (0) vs A21 Biosteel Sports Academy (2) Eastern U17

A 30 save shutout by Tomas Kniaziew (30/30) gave Biosteel a 2-0 win over OHO. The two teams were scoreless through the first 40 minutes until Raiden Doxtator beat Ben Grant (71/73) 38 seconds into the third. Santiago Jimenes scored midway through the third to add an insurance marker as Biosteel skated to the 2-0 win. 

Okanagan Hockey Ontario (5) vs Mount Academy (3) Eastern U18

Bryson Robinson (2G) opened the scoring 4:27 in for Mount but Parker Fergusson (1G, 1A) replied for OHO exactly one minute later. Eric Hartwig and Tom Boudet (2G) scored back-to-back goals to put OHO ahead midway through the game. Robinson scored his second of the game to bring Mount within one but Boudet restored the two goal cushion 19 seconds later. Jeremy Clark (1G, 3A) would score a power play goal early in the third while Jacob Jardine countered with a power play goal of his own late in the game to round out the scoresheet. Drew Osinga (30/33) and Cedrick Provencher (42/47) were in net for OHO and Mount. 

South Alberta Hockey Academy (3) vs Pilot Mound Hockey Academy (2) Female U18 Prep

SAHA outshot Pilot Mound 63-14 in what turned out to be a 3-2 win. Kamryn Reiber (2G, 1A) scored late in both the first and second period to give SAHA a 2-0 lead. Logan Sullivan got Pilot Mound on the board late in the second and Sheigh Siemens tied the game with nine minutes to play. Sophie Erlam (1G, 2A) would beat Rehn Hall (60/63) with 5:22 remaining to give SAHA the 3-2 victory. 

Pilot Mound Hockey Academy (1) vs Northern Alberta Xtreme (14) U15 Prep

Easton Arndt (1G, 3A) and Brock Vodden traded first period goals before NAX scored 13 unanswered en route to a 14-1 win. Teagen Bouchard (5A) and Ahmad Fayad (3G, 2A) led all skaters with five points in the win for NAX. Riley Brown (3A) and Cruz Jim (3A) chipped in with three assists each. 

RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna (2) vs Wenatchee Wild Hockey Academy (3/SO) U18 Prep

RHA Kelowna led 1-0 after 20 as Luke Silvernagle scored 9:36 into the game. Bode Drew tied the game with one second remaining in the second, scoring his first of the season. Nick Roy scored shorthanded to give Wenatchee their first lead of the game 6:22 into the third. Dominik Silbernagel tied the game midway through the third to force OT. After overtime solved nothing, Cameron Kimmerly and Gregor Ermellini each scored in the shootout while Nathaniel Madrigal (37/39) stopped both RHA Kelowna shooters to give Wenatchee the 3-2 win. 

Northern Alberta Xtreme (1) vs Edge School (7) U17

Edge took a commanding 4-0 lead heading into the second on goals from Darius Odermatt (1G, 3A), Trent Caines (2G), and Winston Chicilo. Seth Kshyk scored the lone second period goal to get NAX on the board with eight seconds left in the frame. But Jacob Kuntz (1G, 2A) would score a power play goal while Rylan Saunders (1G, 2A) and Henry Doucette added even strength tallied as part of a three goal period for Edge in an eventual 7-1 win. Mikai Mast (29/30) made 29 saves for the win.  

South Alberta Hockey Academy (2) vs OHA Edmonton (6) U18 Prep

Red Deer Rebels prospect, Nolan Schmidt (2G, 2A) would put OHA Edmonton on the scoresheet first but would be promptly followed by a quick pair from SAHA’s Cole Fisher and Garrison Peck. Schmidt would pot another on the powerplay at the latter end of the first, foreshadowing OHA Edmonton’s special teams success further into the match. OHA Edmonton would strike thrice in the second, including two powerplay markers. Schmidt led the way with a four-point afternoon while Josh McKague (1G, 2A) etched in three of his own. Parker Snell (39/41) played a big role in OHA Edmonton’s victory too, stacking up 39-saves and helping fend off eight SAHA powerplays.

Northern Alberta Xtreme (3) vs Calgary International Hockey Academy (5) U17 Prep

NAX would acquire the lead after one but would fail to build off of it in the second, allowing CIHA’s Moses Larribeau to tie things up before the final twenty. Just 16-seconds into the third, Chad Clark would give CIHA their first lead of the game, however Tyrie Ehrenberg would tie things back up just 33-seconds later. CIHA wouldn’t let NAX’s response discourage them as they would go on to net another pair of goals before the halfway point of the frame. Aedan McCarry (1G, 1A) would skate away with the GWG while Ethan Mann (27/30) picked up the win in the blue paint.

Lower Canada College (9) vs CIH Academy (1) Eastern U17

LCC laid out the artillery in their Saturday matchup with CIH, firing 74-shots on goal through sixty. Lukas Royko (3G, 1A) led the charge, nabbing a hat-trick in the process while Tristan Mancini-Kozel (2G, 1A) and Matthew D’Urso (1G, 2A) picked up three-points each. Saif Alexander-Pardhan scored the lone goal for CIH.

King Heights Academy (7) vs King’s Edgehill School (2) Eastern U18

In a royal showdown between the two majesties, King Heights continued their offensive prowess carried over from Friday, going off for three unanswered goals to headline the first. Grady Betts and Izaac Brosseau would garner two goals for King’s Edgehill in the second, cutting their deficit to two entering the third. However, King Heights would resume their offence in the third, burying another three to put a cap on Saturday’s event. Zakhar Puzriakov (3G, 1A) netted a hat-trick while Vytas Lenkutis (2G, 1A) added a pair of his own. Jack Taraborrelli (38/40) also steered aside an impressive 38-shots in the win.

Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy (3) vs Okanagan Hockey Academy (7) U18 Prep

A four-goal first period put this game out of reach for CDA from the get go. Cohen Handby (1G, 3A) led the scoresheet for OHA with a four-point effort while the Tverdovsky brothers Eli (1G, 1A) and Daniel (1G, 1A) picked up two points each. Ben Hakes (31/34) made 31-stops in goal to seal up the win for OHA.

OHA Edmonton (3) vs South Alberta Hockey Academy (2) U17 Prep

Two goals through forty from Jevyn Singh Gill (1G, 1A) and Zackary Nieckar put OHA Edmonton up by a pair. SAHA would push quickly in the third after Liam Green supplied a shorthanded goal to cut the lead in half. Later in the frame, OHA Edmonton’s Kai Richards would restore OHA Edmonton’s two goal cushion before Matthew Cameron-Skidmore scored shorthanded once again for SAHA. That would be the last shot to get past Aidan Prosser (28/30) and he’d turn aside the rest of SAHA’s opportunities, backing OHA Edmonton to a Saturday victory.

Shawnigan Lake School (2) vs STAR Hockey Academy (4) U15 Prep

Daniel Makovetskiy (1G, 1A) got the ball rolling for STAR in the first with a powerplay tally. Shawnigan’s Darwin Ketch would make things even in the second until a shorthanded marker from Lincoln Angst restored the lead. In the third, Braxton Baker (1G, 1A) would net the eventual game winner. Shawnigan would make a late push but it was too little too late.

St. George’s School (3) vs Shawnigan Lake School (0) U17 Prep

Aaron Castro opened the scoring once again for the Saints, laying the groundwork early on. Holden Tuttle and Byron Chin would go on to supply the two insurance markers later in the match as Shawnigan couldn’t find twine in this event. Les Toth (25/25) picked up his fourth consecutive win in goal with his first shutout of the season. 

Notre Dame (3) vs OHA Edmonton (4) U15 Prep

After netting three unanswered goals in the first period, OHA Edmonton established some breathing room heading forwards in this contest. However, Notre Dame’s Duke Lesnar (2G) would score with 13-seconds left on the clock to give OHA Edmonton something to think about at intermission. In the second, Jack Carter would net a shorty to further cut Notre Dame’s deficit. Notre Dame would press in the third but a tally from Kael Scott would re-establish that two goal cushion. Lesnar would bury another one late for Notre Dame but would fail to bring things back to even.

Ulysse Academie (8) vs A21 Biosteel Sports Academy (2) Eastern U18

Ulysse comfortably steered themselves into the victory column on Saturday with a steady win over the A21 Biosteel Sports Academy. Ezekiel Lambert (1G, 4A) led the way with a five-point performance while Zack Bernique (2G, 1A) netted a pair and three-points. Leonidas Barkoulas (25/27) picked up 25-saves in the victory.

North Shore Warriors (0) vs Okanagan Hockey Academy (5) Female U18 Prep

OHA picked up their third shutout of the young season thanks to a steady performance from Maive Gosselin-Berg (8/8). On the offensive front, OHA’s powerplay would go 3/4 as Sophia Makokis (1G, 1A), Tiani Makokis (1G, 2A) and Madison Deschamps (1G, 1A) all registered goals on the man-advantage. Mackenzie Ayou (41/46) made 41-saves in the loss.

North Shore Warriors (2) vs Pacific Coast Hockey Academy (10) U18 Prep

Things remained close throughout the first period of play until a buzzer beater from PCHA’s Sullivan Humeniuk (1G, 1A) gifted them the one goal lead into intermission. PCHA would build off this in the second, netting another pair of goals to further extend their lead. Entering the third, PCHA’s offence would explode for another six unanswered goals to reach double digits. Only one skater was left off the scoresheet for PCHA while Elliot Hill (2G, 2A) stood at the top with a four-point affair. Liam Russell (21/23) would stop 21-shots in the dominant victory over NSW.

St. George’s School (9) vs BWC Academy (3) U15 Prep

After posting a four-goal game last weekend, Louis Oscar Holowaychuk (6G, 1A) somehow managed to up his previous performance, netting an astounding six-goals vs. BWC Academy on Saturday night. Holowaychuk now stands at the division lead in goals with 11 after this dominant performance. On the other note, Tarik Lammam (1G, 2A) and Adam Benn (1G, 2A) would each produce three-point contests while Kole Andersov (39/42) posted an immense 39-saves in the win as well. 

Yale Hockey Academy (5) vs Shawnigan Lake School (7) U18 Prep

Yale and Shawnigan would go tic for tac through forty in this matchup, eventually being tied 4-4 into the third. Shawnigan would net the first of the frame off the stick of Easton Sangris (1G, 1A) however was quickly matched by Yale’s Carter Bylycia. It wasn’t until Ryan Turner’s unassisted tally where Shawnigan was finally able to create some separation, holding on to that lead until Weston Ebrahim was able to net the insurance marker with 23-seconds left on the clock. Shawnigan would claim the win, improving their regular season record to 3-2-0.

Edge School (2) vs Notre Dame (5) U17 Prep

Notre Dame’s special teams were the catalyst to their triumphant win over Edge School Saturday night. Despite surrendering the first goal of the game 27-seconds into Edge’s James Matheos, Notre Dame clawed back with two powerplay goals courtesy of Sebastian Eshelbrenner and Jace Boman (2G). Antonio Cazac would get one back for Edge in the second but once again another powerplay marker from Notre Dame would restore the Hound’s two goal cushion. Notre Dame would exit the third with an extra two tallies, ensuring their victory over Edge. Jessy Cormier (41/43) played a massive part in the Hounds W, steering aside 41-shots for his first win of the campaign. 

Notre Dame (1) vs Prairie Hockey Academy (8) U18 Prep

Prairie’s powerplay would go an efficient 5/7 in their large win over Notre Dame. Benson Hirst (2G) would net two of PHA’s PP goals while Henry Thunderblanket (1G, 5A) posted an immense six-point night with five assists to his name. Cameron Beisal (15/16) picked up the win in goal for PHA.

Delta Hockey Academy Green (1) vs RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna (3) Female U18 Prep

Heated rivals Delta Green and RHA Kelowna both came into Saturday’s matchup with perfect records. RHA Kelowna would strike first in the opening frame with two thanks to the efforts of Haylie McDonald and Emelia McDermid. The scoring would take a hiatus in the second but the third saw Delta Green hit the scoresheet after Molly Cole netted her fifth of the campaign. However, RHA Kelowna would follow up late in the frame after Callie Rice netted the insurance marker. Despite the loss, Jillian Matthews (40/43) racked up 40-saves. On the other end, Jaya Schippel (23/24) steered aside 23-shots, backing RHA Kelowna to the W, securing their perfect record in the young season.

North Shore Warriors (7) vs Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy (1) U17

North Shore’s special teams were firing on all cylinders, snatching two powerplay goals and a shorty in their matchup with Coeur d’Alene. Kayden Runstedler (1G, 3A) led the charge with a four-point showing while Noah Russo (1G, 2A) showed support with a three-point outing. Kellen Ceraldi (33/34) also stood on his head for 33-stops. Adam Pflugrath-Davis picked up the lone goal in Saturday’s loss for CDA.

BWC Academy (1) vs Okanagan Hockey Academy (6) U17

BWC Academy’s Carter Langton tied things up after surrendering one early to OHA, but that would be the only time they would strike the scoresheet Saturday evening. OHA would go on to score another five unanswered goals throughout the rest of the match. In the end, Jaxson Bartsch (3G, 1A) would net a hatrick for OHA while Kaden Ebbett (1G, 1A) picked up the GWG. Tyson Kuiack (17/18) backed the win in goal for OHA.

Yale Hockey Academy (8) vs North Shore Warriors (0) U15 Prep

After a scoreless first, Yale would explode for five straight powerplay goals, going a total of 5/7 on the evening. Nicholas Voinea (2G, 2A) led the pack with four-points while Parker McMillan (2G, 1A) and Tanner Massey (1G, 2A) chipped in for three. Yale would pile an absurd 81-shots on goal, NSW’s Ashton Sims (73/81) would turn away 73 of those. Gavin Craig (18/18) continues his stellar start in goal, securing his second shutout of the season and improving his personal record to 4-0-0 while in the crease.