The HDC Bandits and Northern HC treated fans to a goal-filled spectacle, with the Bandits ultimately emerging victorious 7-5 in a back-and-forth offensive showcase. The game started at a breakneck pace, with the Bandits' Colton Toner (#70) scoring twice in a 22-second span early in the first period, both times set up by Clark MacCallum (#98). Northern HC responded quickly, with Emmett Tomlinson (#9) cutting the deficit before the period ended. The second period saw the floodgates open completely. Northern HC's Chaz Hall (#8) and Preston Anderson (#17) scored to briefly give the home side a 3-2 lead, but the Bandits answered with three straight goals. Clark MacCallum (#98) and Patrick Catellier (#16) found the net, with Catellier's goal restoring the Bandits' lead at 4-3 heading into the final frame.
The third period was a chaotic, penalty-filled affair that decided the contest. Northern HC's Beau Lamontagne (#93) tied the game early, but the Bandits seized control during a crucial power play. After a trip by Northern's George King (#16), Clark MacCallum (#98) capitalized on the man advantage, scoring what would stand as the game-winning goal with assists from Ethan Benson (#12) and Patrick Catellier (#16). The Bandits extended their lead with a goal from Henry Bradley (#11), and despite a late tally from Northern's Preston Anderson (#17) for his second of the night, the comeback fell short. The game's goalie statistics were not tracked, but the sheer volume of shots—38 for each team—told the story of a wide-open, offensive battle where defensive structure was often secondary to scoring chances.
Key performances fueled the Bandits' road victory. Clark MacCallum (#98) was a driving force with a goal and two assists, including the decisive power-play marker. Patrick Catellier (#16) also shone with two goals and an assist, while Colton Toner's (#70) early two-goal burst set the offensive tone. For Northern HC, Preston Anderson (#17) led the charge with a pair of goals, and Emerson Reed (#18) contributed two assists in a losing effort. The game was marred by several penalties, with the Bandits' successful power play in the third period proving to be the ultimate difference-maker in a contest that was as entertaining as it was unpredictable.
