In a penalty-filled contest that saw both teams capitalize on power plays, MOB Hockey emerged with a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Rebels Hockey Academy. The game’s tone was set early with a parade to the penalty box, including a major penalty to Rebels’ Cole Stewart for charging. MOB took full advantage, striking twice on the power play in the first period. Maverick Wigle opened the scoring with a power play marker, assisted by Lucas Smith, and just 44 seconds later, Drew Mitchelmore doubled the lead, also on the man-advantage, with Wigle returning the favor with an assist. Despite being outshot 14-6 in the opening frame, the Rebels found themselves in a two-goal hole largely due to MOB’s lethal power play.
The Rebels fought back in the second period. Stewart, having served his major, redeemed himself by burying an even-strength goal, set up by Maxwell Menzies and Kash Dreger. However, MOB’s Jack McNutt restored the two-goal cushion with another power play goal. The third period turned into a wild, back-and-forth affair. MOB’s Wigle netted his second of the game early in the period, but the Rebels refused to go quietly. After Brodyn King scored what would stand as the game-winning goal for MOB, the Rebels’ Ethan Dyck answered quickly to keep hope alive at 5-3. A late empty-netter from Mitchelmore, his second of the night, seemed to seal it for MOB, but the Rebels had one last push, with Dreger and Stewart each scoring in the final two minutes to make the score a tense 6-4 before time ultimately ran out.
The game was a story of special teams and resilience. MOB Hockey’s power play was clinical, converting on multiple opportunities, while the Rebels showcased their fight by clawing back into the game late. Maverick Wigle was a standout for the victors, contributing two goals and an assist, while Cole Stewart had a tumultuous but productive night for the Rebels, serving a major penalty but still managing to score twice. Despite a valiant effort and a 14-shot third period, the Rebels couldn't overcome the early deficit and MOB’s efficient scoring in a contest that was as much about discipline as it was about skill.
