The Jr. Rustlers put on a clinic at both ends of the ice, overwhelming the Langley Leafs - Minor with a decisive 6-1 victory. The tone was set early when a Langley penalty for hooking gave the Rustlers a power play, and they capitalized swiftly. Hailey Peters, wearing #15, opened the scoring at 7:28 of the first period, assisted by Raya Babey and Tessa Weber. From there, the Rustlers' offensive pressure was relentless, outshooting the Leafs 14-3 in the opening frame and never looking back. The middle period saw the Rustlers pull away, with Addison Boulianne (#8) scoring twice, including the game-winner at 8:51, and Ava Rawlake (#81) adding another to make it 4-0 after two. The Rustlers' defensive corps and goalie Allie Hillis (#70) were nearly flawless, limiting the Leafs to just five total shots through the first forty minutes.
Langley managed to break Hillis's shutout bid in the third period. On a rare offensive foray, Charlotte Gilby (#11) found the back of the net at 13:56, with assists from Abella Pero-Tomlin and Meeya Gerbrandt. That brief spark was quickly extinguished, however, as the Rustlers continued to pour on the pressure, firing 25 shots in the final period alone. Harper Clark (#77) responded with a pair of goals to seal the deal, scoring at 4:15 and again with just 23 seconds remaining, her second goal assisted by the multi-point duo of Addison Boulianne and Abigail Herle. The game grew increasingly physical as it wore on, with a total of nine minor penalties called, including multiple for boarding and cross-checking, but the Rustlers' discipline and depth allowed them to maintain control throughout.
The story of the game was written in the shot totals, with the Jr. Rustlers holding a staggering 58-7 advantage. While official save statistics were not tracked, the scoreline tells the tale of two very different nights for the netminders. Allie Hillis earned the win for the Rustlers, turning away almost everything she faced, while Langley's Aleena Mertin (#1) faced a constant barrage in a valiant losing effort. Standout performances for the Rustlers included Addison Boulianne with two goals and an assist, Harper Clark with two goals, and Hailey Peters with a goal and an assist. The Jr. Rustlers' commanding performance showcased their offensive firepower and defensive stinginess, securing a convincing win to start their campaign.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Rustlers | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
| Langley Leafs - Minor | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Rustlers | 14 | 19 | 25 | 58 | |
| Langley Leafs - Minor | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Addison Boulianne | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 77 | Harper Clark | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 81 | Ava Rawlake | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Hailey Peters | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 91 | Abigail Herle | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 70 | Allie Hillis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Parker Fritz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Tana Brander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Tessa Weber | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Lily Arguin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Raya Babey | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 22 | Aubrey Waddell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Layla Smithson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Bentley Baier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | Hayze Bensmiller | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | Alanna Schwartz | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Payton Boulianne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Maya Macnab | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Allie Hillis | 60:00 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0.86 |
| # | Name | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Charlotte Gilby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 88 | Meeya Gerbrandt | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | Sawyer Jensen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Sofia Triplett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Vivianne Clarke | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Emily Atkinson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 | Abella Pero-Tomlin | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Faye Galan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Suraiya Kaila | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Xinlan Xu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Ekam Pandher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Haley Chidlow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Harper Henderson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Keili Driussi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Aleena Mertin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Name | MP | GA | Shots | Saves | Sav% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleena Mertin | 60:00 | 6 | 58 | 52 | 0.90 |
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