The Rebels Hockey Academy and Bow Valley Stars delivered a goal-filled spectacle that kept fans on the edge of their seats, with the Rebels ultimately emerging victorious in a 10-8 shootout. The game opened with an explosive first period that set the tone for the entire contest. Just 15 seconds after Rebels' Kyson Cloutier took an early tripping penalty, Bow Valley's Dawson Cavacciuti answered with a power play goal. Cavacciuti would strike again at even strength minutes later, but the Rebels responded with goals from Brody Ferguson and Bohen Anderson to keep the period tight. The back-and-forth action showcased both teams' offensive firepower right from the start.
The second period turned into a goal-scoring frenzy with seven total markers. Jack Johnston put the Stars ahead early, but Nash Shuman quickly equalized for the Rebels. Ferguson then netted his second of the game, followed by Anderson's second goal just 31 seconds later. With the Rebels building momentum, Anderson completed his hat trick with a spectacular short-handed effort after his team took back-to-back penalties. Despite being down a man, the Rebels extended their lead when Ferguson completed his own hat trick in the final minute, though Jaxon Richardson responded for the Stars just eight seconds later to keep the game within reach at 7-5 heading into the final frame.
The third period saw no letup in the offensive onslaught. Jacob Shrum brought the Stars within one early, but Shuman restored the two-goal cushion with his second of the game. Luka Kudrna and Shrum traded goals with the Rebels to keep the contest tight at 9-8. With just under three minutes remaining and the game on the line, Anderson netted his fourth goal of the night—the game-winner—before William Rhodes added an insurance marker 11 seconds later. Cavacciuti completed his hat trick with eight seconds left, but it was too little, too late for the Stars. Despite being outshot 38-15, the Rebels capitalized on their opportunities with Anderson's four-goal performance and Ferguson's hat trick proving decisive in this offensive showcase.
