The Caps Hockey Club delivered a dominant offensive performance, overwhelming the HDC Bandits with a decisive 12-5 victory. The game was a back-and-forth affair early, with the Caps' Mason Manuntag opening the scoring just over eight minutes into the first period. The Bandits quickly responded on a shorthanded effort from Colton Toner, but Manuntag struck again less than thirty seconds later to restore the lead. Sullivan Fleetwood extended the Caps' advantage, only for Toner to net his second of the period for the Bandits, keeping the score tight at 3-2 after one. The second period, however, was where the Caps seized complete control, unleashing a relentless six-goal barrage. Fleetwood, Max Ranslam, and a pair from Freddy Kickham highlighted the onslaught, with Kickham's first marker standing as the game-winner. Abel Elias and Connor McHugh also found the back of the net, sending the Caps into the final frame with a commanding 9-2 lead.
Despite the lopsided score, the third period was eventful and physical. The Bandits showed fight with Mateo Sotto and Patrick Catellier, on the power play, adding to their tally. The Caps, however, continued their scoring ways with Fleetwood completing his hat-trick, Levi Woolger, and Maverick Ayles all lighting the lamp. The game's intensity boiled over in the final minutes, resulting in a major incident. After a cross-checking minor to the Bandits' Colton Toner, the Caps' Levi Woolger was assessed a match penalty and a game misconduct for a dangerous cross-check, forcing him to leave the game early. His teammate Abel Elias served the major penalty.
Individual performances shone brightly in the offensive showcase. For the Caps, Sullivan Fleetwood's hat-trick led the charge, while Mason Manuntag, Freddy Kickham, and Abel Elias were pivotal playmakers, with Elias and Manuntag each recording three-point nights. Levi Woolger also contributed three assists before his early exit. For the Bandits, Colton Toner was a standout with two goals and two assists in a losing effort. Notably, the goaltending statistics for this game were not tracked, but the shot totals—29 for the Caps and 24 for the Bandits—paint a picture of a game where offensive chances were plentiful and finishing was the ultimate difference, with the Caps proving far more lethal in converting their opportunities into a dozen goals.
