In a thrilling, back-and-forth offensive showcase, the Caps Hockey Club emerged victorious with a 6-5 win over the North Stars Academy Wild. The game was defined by momentum swings, a hat-trick performance, and a dramatic final minute that nearly forced overtime. From the opening puck drop, both teams traded chances, but it was the Caps who struck first. Homer Doucet, wearing number 88, opened the scoring late in the first period, only for the Wild's Ayden Ouellette to answer back just over a minute later, assisted by Grady Schwab. The period ended with a flurry of penalties, including a bench minor for too many players on North Stars, setting a physical tone for the contest.
The second period saw the offensive floodgates open. Doucet netted his second of the game early, but the Wild responded with a pair of goals to take a 3-2 lead. Schwab scored a goal and added two assists, while Ouellette potted his second of the night, showcasing a potent connection. However, the Caps' Lee'iyah Okeymaw found the back of the net to tie the game at 3-3 heading into the final frame. The third period belonged to the Caps' relentless attack. Liam Schweitzer gave them the lead, and Terry Allenback capitalized on a power play to extend it. Then, Homer Doucet completed his hat-trick with the eventual game-winner, assisted by Carter Moore, to make it 6-3 with just over four minutes to play.
Refusing to go quietly, the North Stars Academy Wild mounted a furious comeback in the final minute. With the goalie pulled on a power play, Grady Schwab scored to cut the deficit to two. Then, with just 32 seconds remaining, Gage Stephanson buried one to bring the Wild within a single goal. The final half-minute was a frantic scramble, but Caps goalie Jack Johnston, who made 16 saves on 18 shots through two periods, and reliever Ryland Olson, who was perfect in the third, held the fort. Despite being outshot 36-22 overall, the Caps' opportunistic offense, led by Doucet's three-goal night and key assists from Moore and Allenback, proved just enough to secure a hard-fought road victory.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Stars Academy Wild | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| Caps Hockey Club | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Stars Academy Wild | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22 | |
| Caps Hockey Club | 6 | 13 | 17 | 36 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ayden Ouellette | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | Grady Schwab | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | Gage Stephanson | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Barrett Berard (Defence) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 88 | Ryder Chapman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 79 | Carter Jackson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | Alexandre Woodlock | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Braxden Braconnier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Kaelum Glasier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Finley Vandenberg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Axten van Nieuwkerk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Remy Wattie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Wyatt Kolibab | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Temple Dudman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Amelia Lydiard Wagner | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Nixon Flintoff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Grady Wright | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Finley Vandenberg | 55:00 | 6 | 36 | 30 | 0.83 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Homer Doucet | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | Lee'iyah Okeymaw | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Terry Allenback | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 43 | Liam Schweitzer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 91 | Ryland Olson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 89 | Jacob Kwiatkowski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 86 | Carter Moore | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Nova Dudas | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 57 | Jaxx Morin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Jack Johnston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Jayce Wildman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 24 | Conner Manuel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Axel Lindberg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Axel Trebaczkiewicz | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | Theodore Trebaczkiewicz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Kale Hegedus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Jack Chatterley | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
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| 91 | Ryland Olson | 12:44 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 |
| 32 | Jack Johnston | 42:16 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 0.72 |
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