The Bow Valley Nationals opened the scoring early in the first period, setting the tone for a hard-fought contest. At the 10:33 mark, Leah Cann found the back of the net, assisted by Khloe Parks, giving the Nationals a lead they would carry into the second frame. The Nationals' offensive pressure was evident, outshooting the Langley Leafs 8-6 in the opening period, with goaltender Sophia Condie holding firm for Bow Valley.
The second period was an action-packed affair with four goals and two penalties. The Nationals extended their lead when Evra Slanisky scored at 15:19, with helpers from Marlowe Stasiuk and Klaire Hilliard. However, the Langley Leafs roared back with a quick response. Just over six minutes later, Cienna Manhas put the Leafs on the board, assisted by Taelyn Franklin. The momentum seemed to swing fully to Langley when Franklin scored an unassisted goal herself at 4:16, tying the game at 2-2. The period was also marked by physical play, with Langley's Mazie Sayeed taking a Check Behind minor early on and Bow Valley's charleigh mcculloch serving a Slashing penalty midway through.
With the game deadlocked entering the final period, it was a defensive battle. The goaltenders, Sophia Condie for Bow Valley and Claire Pederson for Langley, became the central figures, turning away chance after chance. The game seemed destined for overtime until the final moments of regulation. With time ticking down, Klaire Hilliard emerged as the hero for the Nationals, scoring the game-winning goal at the death to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory. The win was a testament to Bow Valley's resilience, as they weathered Langley's comeback and found a way to prevail in a tight, competitive matchup.
