The Aces Hockey Academy came out firing and never looked back, delivering a commanding 10-3 victory over the Caps Hockey Club in a game that was defined by offensive firepower and special teams play. The Aces set the tone early, with Cash Smiley and Zachary Ewasiuk both finding the net in the first period to build a quick lead. The Caps showed a brief spark when Max Ranslam capitalized on a power play, assisted by Lewis Maslyk, but the Aces responded immediately. Ewasiuk struck again on the power play in the second period, a goal that would stand as the game-winner, as the Aces piled on with additional tallies from Christopher Cirone, Benson DeBlieck, and Bentley Prusko to take a commanding lead into the final frame.
The Caps tried to mount a response in the second period, with Maverick Ayles and Freddy Kickham each scoring to briefly cut into the deficit. However, the game was marred by a series of penalties, particularly for the Caps' Tayden Tassone, who took a roughing minor, a body check, and a major penalty for cross-checking in the third period alone. This lack of discipline gave the Aces ample power play opportunities, which they ruthlessly exploited. Benson DeBlieck netted his second of the game on the man-advantage early in the third, followed quickly by a power play goal from Riley Bresnahan, effectively putting the game out of reach.
As the final period wore on, the Aces continued their onslaught, with Cash Smiley netting his second goal of the contest to cap the scoring. The game ended on a chippy note, with multiple roughing penalties and a gross misconduct assessed to the Aces' Blake Hodgins in the dying seconds. The shot totals told the story of the game, with the Aces firing a relentless 41 shots compared to the Caps' 21, showcasing their offensive dominance from start to finish. It was a statement win for the Aces, who showcased a deep and potent attack, while the Caps will be left to rue their disciplinary breakdowns and defensive struggles.
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