The Rebels Hockey Academy and Riggers Hockey Academy - 17M treated fans to a goal-filled spectacle that saw the Rebels emerge victorious with an 8-5 win. The game started with offensive fireworks as the Rebels jumped to an early lead with goals from Maverick Ouellette-Pearce and William Rhodes in the first period. Riggers' Caje Kshyk managed to get one back late in the period, but the Rebels dominated shots 12-3, setting the tone for their offensive onslaught.
The second period became a back-and-forth shootout with six combined goals. Bohen Anderson scored twice for the Rebels, sandwiching a goal from Riggers' Brody Trochymchuk. After Ajaib Mangat brought Riggers within one, Rebels' Brady Sodergren restored the two-goal cushion. The period's turning point came with just 22 seconds remaining when Shay Morgan scored what would prove to be the game-winning goal, giving the Rebels a 6-3 lead heading into the final frame. The period also featured roughing penalties to both Morgan and Riggers' Beckett Pierce that added physical intensity to the contest.
Bohen Anderson completed his hat trick with two more goals in the third period, proving unstoppable for the Riggers defense. Despite Beckett Pierce scoring twice for Riggers late in the period, the comeback attempt fell short as the Rebels maintained their offensive pressure throughout. The Rebels' overwhelming shot advantage of 41-17 told the story of the game, with their relentless attack proving too much for Riggers to handle in this offensive showcase.
