Men's Gym - Kanata (Mon/Wed)

Posted by HTBHL · 2026-10-19 17:38:08

WEEKLY UPDATE

It was a busy day of ball hockey with plenty of action across two locations! Teams brought the energy from the opening faceoff, delivering fast-paced play, exciting scoring chances, and competitive matchups throughout the day. With games happening back-to-back, there was no shortage of excitement as teams battled hard, momentum shifted, and big plays made the difference. Both locations were buzzing with action, making for a full day of ball hockey, great competition, and plenty of highlights to take away!

REMINDERS:

The waiver must be completed before playing and is required for playoff eligibility.
All players, except goalies, must fully cover their stick blades with WHITE hockey tape, as required by the facility contract.
All players, except goalies, must wear matching team-colour shirts. Numbers are recommended.

RECAPS – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Little d’s vs The Free Agents
What an absolute thriller as LD secures a hard-fought 7-6 shootout victory over FA! LD brought relentless offensive pressure, peppering the net with 46 total shots while Dan Bujold spearheaded the attack with a stellar performance, racking up 3 goals and 1 assist. FAfought back with fierce determination behind Marc-Antoine Petrut, who buried a spectacular hat trick with 3 goals, alongside Denis Richer who contributed a goal and an assist on 16 total team shots. It all came down to a dramatic, high-stakes shootout where LD finally locked down the win to put this unforgettable matchup in the books!

LD - Brody Redmond - 40 shots

FA - Tyson Dougherty - 46 shots

Dirty Birds vs Stealth
It was an absolute barnburner on the ice as STH narrowly edged out the DB in a thrilling 7-6 regular-season classic! DB brought heavy artillery all night long, firing a massive 42 shots on STH Ben Bisson with Claude Blondeau leading the charge by burying 2 goals and 1 assist. However, STH made their 34 shots count, powered by a spectacular hat-trick performance from Mark Pharoah who netted 3 goals, alongside Mathieu Barrette who chipped in a crucial 2 goals and 1 assist. It was a back-and-forth offensive showcase that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer sounded!

STH - Ben Bisson - 42 shots

DB - Alex Paquette - 34 shots

Dad Bod Squad vs Tsunamis
The first period was a tight battle, with both teams trading goals to head into the second tied at 2-2. DBS came out strong to open the second, scoring twice in a row to take a two-goal lead, but TNM responded with two of their own to even things up just minutes later. The game remained competitive until the final ten minutes, when DBS took control and caught fire offensively. Theo Devried led the charge with two more goals to complete his hat trick, as DBS went on a scoring streak to pull away and secure an 8-4 victory.

DBS - Nathan Rutter-Richardson - 30 shots

TNM - Travis Guay - 46 shots

*** STARS OF THE NIGHT ***

1. Marc-Antoine Petrut (3G/2A)

2. Nicholas Dimuzio (3G/1A)

3. Josh Primeau (2G/2A)

Top Goalie: Nathan Rutter-Richardson (4G on 30 shots)

RECAPS - Belltown Dome

The Jolly Taxpayer vs. Screaming Eagles
The B Team matchup between TAX and SE delivered an entertaining battle, as TAX entered the game undefeated and riding a five-game winning streak. However, SE had other plans, pushing TAX to their limits in a back-and-forth contest. TAX opened the scoring with goals from Mathieu Trepanier and Nick Habib, but SE responded with consecutive goals from Curtis Stacey and Zach Graham to take the lead. Peter Goddard answered for TAX just before halftime to even the score at 3-3. SE came out strong in the second half, with Ted Cass restoring their lead, but TAX quickly responded as Habib scored again to tie the game. Goddard then found the back of the net for his second goal of the night, putting TAX ahead before Trepanier added another to give his team some breathing room. Despite SE's determined effort to challenge the league's unbeaten team, TAX held on to secure the 6-4 victory, extending their winning streak to six games and remaining undefeated this season, while SE proved they could give the league's top B teams a serious challenge.

TAX - Shawn Pilon - 22 shots

SE - Al Villeneuve - 24 shots

69’s vs. Worldwide Prestige
The A Team matchup between the 69s and WWP was a thriller, as the undefeated 69s entered the game riding a four-game winning streak but came dangerously close to suffering their first loss of the season. WWP struck first with goals from Nolan Marshall and Ray Dubois, including a power-play goal, to take an early lead. Garret Craig got the 69s on the board, but Mich Kabouchi answered with a power-play goal before Phil Larocque, Steve Derouin, Joe Aboumossa, and Dan Dufresne added to the scoring frenzy. The 69s erupted for 6 unanswered goals to take a commanding 6-1 lead at halftime. However, WWP refused to back down, with Marshall scoring again before Dylan McMahon found the net to help spark an incredible comeback. Aboumossa responded for the 69s with a power-play goal, but WWP continued to battle, with Dubois and McMahon scoring to close the gap. Marshall then completed another goal for WWP, tying the game at 7-7 at the end of regulation. With the game heading to a shootout, the pressure was on, and the 69s managed to score in the first round to secure the victory. The 69s escaped with an 8-7 shootout win, extending their winning streak to five games and keeping their undefeated season alive after a much closer contest than expected.

69s - Mike Bourada - 18 shots

WWP - Dave McLean - 22 shots

The Farm vs. Prestige Worldwide
The A Team matchup between TF and PWW featured two teams looking to build momentum, with TF sitting at 2-2 on the season and PWW entering with a 3-1 record. PWW opened the scoring with Michael Miller finding the back of the net off an assist from Grant Marley, giving PWW a narrow 1-0 lead at halftime in a defensive first half. PWW extended their advantage early in the second half when Adam Levy scored off an assist from Joel Prentice, putting TF under pressure. However, TF responded with a goal from Austin Perron, assisted by Jason Murfitt, to get on the board and spark a comeback. Rick Gionta then scored off a feed from Brock Murray to tie the game, shifting the momentum firmly in TF's favour. Andrew Stephens followed with another goal, assisted by John Growe, to give TF their first lead of the night. With PWW pushing to get back into the game, Perron scored his second of the night into the empty net, sealing the comeback victory for TF. TF secured the 4-2 win over PWW, earning a well-deserved victory after a strong second-half performance.

TF - Mike Bourada - 18 shots

PWW - Dallas Keith - 24 shots

Vikings vs. Spire Sticks
The B Team matchup between VGK and SPS featured a clash between a strong VGK squad, entering with a 4-1 record, and an SPS team determined to earn its first win of the season. VGK came out flying, with Brennden Zilles opening the scoring before Joshua Tapp and Zilles added goals to build an early lead. Devin Costain then converted on the power play, and Ray Dubois followed with another goal to extend VGK’s advantage. Nick DiMuzio added to the scoring before SPS responded with goals from Matthew Lavryssen and Bradley Campbell, showing some fight and getting on the board. Dubois scored again late in the first half to give VGK a commanding 7-2 lead at halftime. VGK continued to control the game after the break, with Costain finding the net again before Zilles completed a hat trick. DiMuzio added his second goal of the night, and Adam Campbell scored twice late in the game to cap off an impressive offensive performance. SPS kept battling throughout the contest, but VGK’s scoring depth proved difficult to contain. VGK secured a convincing 12-2 victory over SPS, improving their record while SPS will look to build on the positives and keep working toward that first win of the season.

VKG - Mike Cyr - 10 shots

SPS - Aaron McPherson - 22 shots

*** STARS OF THE NIGHT ***