In an intense match on the evening of August 19, 2025, the Coyotes clinched a thrilling victory over the Bisons in a high-stakes shootout at BHi Brantford 1.
The game started with an electrifying pace as Gavin Marchbank of the Coyotes scored the opening goal just three minutes into the first period. Not to be outdone, Keeghan Kellam of the Bisons answered with back-to-back goals, giving his team an edge. However, the Coyotes weren’t down for long as William Bryce levelled the score early in the second period.
The Bisons showed their resilience with two more goals from Nick Price, but Carson Swayze of the Coyotes managed to narrow the lead with a goal of his own.
The third period started with a bang as Heather Barkman of the Coyotes scored an equalizer, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. With no team able to break the deadlock, the game went into a shootout.
In the end, it was William Bryce of the Coyotes who emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the shootout and securing a hard-fought victory for his team.
The game was a round-robin, second versus fourth, and it certainly lived up to the hype. A special mention goes to referees Dave Dean and Sean Gairns, and timekeeper Olivia Gairns, who all did a fantastic job of keeping the game fair and exciting.
With 16 shots from the Bisons and 15 from the Coyotes, the game was a thrilling display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Despite the fierce competition, the game was played in good spirits, with no penalties recorded.
This exhilarating match had spectators on the edge of their seats and will be remembered for the incredible performance by both teams. The Coyotes and the Bisons proved that ball hockey is truly a game of exciting twists and turns.