The HDC Bandits put on an offensive clinic from the opening faceoff, overwhelming MOB Hockey with an 8-2 victory. The tone was set early by Colton Toner, who scored twice in the first period, first from Nathan Small and then again on a play set up by Small and Patrick Catellier. The Bandits' power play unit capitalized in the second period, with Patrick Catellier netting the eventual game-winner, assisted by the red-hot Toner and Small. Mateo Sotto added another even-strength marker before MOB's Ava MacIsaac finally got her team on the board, breaking the shutout with help from Gorje Gill. However, Colton Toner completed his hat trick in the final minute of the second period, restoring the Bandits' commanding lead and deflating any MOB momentum.
Any hopes of a MOB comeback were quickly extinguished in the third period. Although Ayden Pike scored early for the visitors, the Bandits responded with a relentless three-goal outburst. Clark MacCallum scored twice, first from Henry Bradley and Ethan Benson, and then again from Charlie Joy. Sandwiched between MacCallum's goals was a solo effort from Henry Bradley, showcasing the Bandits' depth scoring. The game was not without its physical moments, with penalties for Too Many Players on the Bandits' bench and infractions by MOB's Parker Stuckey and the Bandits' Colton Miller, but these interruptions did little to slow the home team's offensive onslaught.
Ultimately, this was a story of the HDC Bandits' top line firing on all cylinders. The trio of Colton Toner, Nathan Small, and Patrick Catellier combined for an impressive eight points, with Toner's hat trick leading the charge. While specific goalie stats were not tracked, the shot totals tell the tale—the Bandits outshot MOB 24 to 18, and their defensive corps limited high-danger chances after the first period. It was a complete team performance that handed MOB Hockey a decisive defeat and showcased the Bandits as a formidable force in the Hockey Super League.
