The Jr. Rustlers delivered a commanding performance from the opening puck drop, overwhelming the Manitoba Mavericks with a relentless offensive onslaught that culminated in a decisive 10-0 victory. The tone was set early as the home team established a dominant territorial advantage, outshooting the Mavericks 20-4 in the first period. The scoring opened at 15:47 when Hayze Bensmiller (#16) netted the game-winner, assisted by Hailey Peters (#15) and Addison Boulianne (#8). Peters then turned scorer herself at the 8:00 mark, with helpers from Aubrey Waddell (#22) and Bentley Baier (#18). Waddell capped off the first-period barrage with a goal just 35 seconds before the intermission, assisted again by Baier. The Mavericks struggled to generate any sustained pressure, and despite a couple of early penalties against the Rustlers for Body Contact and Boarding, they could not capitalize on the power plays.
The Rustlers' offensive machine continued to hum in the second and third periods, adding to their lead with clinical efficiency. Lily Arguin (#25) scored early in the second frame, assisted by Ava Rawlake (#81) and Addison Boulianne. The third period became a scoring clinic, with the Rustlers finding the net six times. Harper Clark (#77) started the final-period surge, followed by Hailey Peters' second of the game, which made it a multi-point night for her. Raya Babey (#23), Ava Rawlake, Payton Boulianne (#12), and Hailey Peters again for her hat-trick goal, all lit the lamp in a span of just over 15 minutes. The playmaking was a team effort, with Addison Boulianne and Bentley Baier each recording three assists, and Ava Rawlake contributing a goal and two helpers.
For the Manitoba Mavericks, it was a long night trying to contain the Rustlers' attack. The shot totals told the story of the game, with the Rustlers firing 55 shots compared to just 14 from the Mavericks. The Mavericks' penalty kill was tested only twice, successfully killing off minors, but they could not solve the Rustlers' defensive structure at even strength. The Rustlers' collective effort resulted in a complete team shutout, a testament to their defensive discipline and overwhelming puck possession that left the Mavericks with few answers throughout the contest.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Rustlers | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | |
| Manitoba Mavericks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Rustlers | 20 | 16 | 19 | 55 | |
| Manitoba Mavericks | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Hailey Peters | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 81 | Ava Rawlake | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 77 | Harper Clark | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Lily Arguin | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | Raya Babey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Aubrey Waddell | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | Hayze Bensmiller | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | Payton Boulianne | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 91 | Abigail Herle | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Addison Boulianne | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 70 | Allie Hillis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Parker Fritz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Tana Brander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 26 | Tessa Weber | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Layla Smithson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | Bentley Baier | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | Alanna Schwartz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Maya Macnab | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Allie Hillis | 00:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Lux Squarie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 88 | Madison Rotinsky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Espérance Halaburda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Nyah Hrominchuk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 | Kaylynn Beattie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | Sadie Turek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Evangeline Golding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Gabriele Mathiesen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Alexis Cascisa-Fisher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Hudsen Stasynec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Willow Winslow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Scarlet Tourangeau | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Isabelle Buors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | Lily Benjaminson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Emma Baydock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bella Evangelista | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Jordan Brewer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Brewer | 00:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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