In a wild, back-and-forth contest that saw plenty of offense and penalties, the Sauce Hockey Academy emerged with a 9-5 victory over the Queen City Young Guns. The game was a special teams showcase early, with Sauce's Jacob Antignani and Matthew Tackney scoring power-play goals, only to be answered by a power-play marker from Queen City's Ledger Kachur. The first period was a flurry of activity, featuring six total goals and four penalties, setting the tone for a physical and wide-open game. Hayden Wickenheiser was a notable presence for the Young Guns, scoring a goal but also taking two early penalties that put his team at a disadvantage.
The second period saw the Young Guns fight back, with Ben Doran and Connor Hanska finding the back of the net to keep the game close. However, Sauce Hockey Academy's special teams continued to shine. Jacob Antignani completed his hat-trick with a crucial shorthanded goal, and Dawson Davison scored what would stand as the game-winner midway through the period. The physical play intensified, with Queen City's Emerson Aulie and Austin Lucci both taking minor penalties, while Sauce's Ali Elsaghir and Demetri Tsoulamanis also found themselves in the box.
The final frame sealed the deal for Sauce Hockey Academy. After Queen City's Ledger Kachur netted his second of the game to make it interesting, Sauce responded quickly with a goal from Jack Jarvis. The Young Guns' Jordan Goertzen took two late tripping penalties, and with the goalie pulled in a desperate attempt to close the gap, Jacob Antignani capitalized twice in the final minute—first on an empty netter and then on the power play—to cap off a five-goal performance and secure the decisive 9-5 win for Sauce Hockey Academy.
