The South Sask Academy set the tone early in this Hockey Super League matchup, with Ryder Moon opening the scoring just three minutes into the first period off a setup from Macy Parsons. The Warriors Hockey Academy responded midway through the period when Karter Paulgaard found the back of the net with assists from Kaleb Bodnar and Noah Reschny, tying the game at 1-1. The first period ended with both teams locked in a tight battle, but South Sask Academy began to establish their offensive presence that would define the rest of the contest.
The game's turning point came in the second period when Jack Butler scored what would stand as the game-winning goal. The middle frame saw plenty of physical play, with Warriors' James Grant receiving a major penalty for a north-south body check that put his team at a significant disadvantage. South Sask Academy capitalized on their opportunities while navigating their own penalty trouble, with Sawyer Noga, Brooks Batters, and Liam Faris all taking minor penalties but the team's defensive structure held firm.
South Sask Academy put the game out of reach in the third period with two insurance goals. Liam Faris extended the lead early in the frame with help from Zachariah Thompson, and Thompson later returned the favor by scoring one of his own off an assist from Batters to make it 4-1. The final period featured a parade to the penalty box with six minors called between both teams, but South Sask Academy's disciplined play when it mattered most secured their convincing victory. The offensive contributions spread throughout the lineup and solid team defense proved too much for the Warriors to overcome in this decisive contest.
