The Saints Pro Hockey Academy stormed to a commanding 7-3 victory over the Stars Hockey Academy in a game that was defined by special teams and a relentless offensive display. The Saints set the tone early, with Cameron Starrett opening the scoring on the power play just over five minutes into the first period. The Stars responded quickly, however, as Zach Potter capitalized on their own man-advantage to tie the game. But the Saints regained control before the period was out, with Jack Wheeler netting his first of the night to give the visitors a lead they would never relinquish. The first period was a parade to the penalty box, featuring five minors that created a choppy, special teams-heavy opening frame.
The middle period saw the Saints pull away decisively. Blayke Heisler brought the Stars back within one just 26 seconds into the period, but the Saints answered with a shorthanded dagger from Jack Wheeler, his second of the game, to restore the two-goal cushion. Christian Symonds then netted what would stand as the game-winning goal midway through the period, before Heisler struck again for the Stars to complete his two-goal performance. The period was marred by a major boarding penalty against the Stars' Grayson Nichols, a significant setback that the home team could not overcome.
Any hopes of a Stars comeback were extinguished early in the third period, as the Saints scored two power-play goals in a 21-second span. Wilhelm Hartmann and Jack Wheeler—completing his hat-trick—buried the chances, effectively putting the game out of reach. Ivan Rawluk added a late even-strength goal for the Saints to cap the scoring. The game ended on a chippy note with a flurry of roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, reflecting the Stars' frustration. Despite a valiant 17-shot effort in the third period, the Stars could not solve Saints goalie Kyston Tremblay, who backstopped his team to a decisive road victory.
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