On a bright and breezy Saturday morning, October 18, 2025, the Panthers and Dolphins met on the BHi Brantford 2 court for an epic ball hockey face-off. The game ended in a thrilling victory for the Panthers.
The first period saw the Panthers’ Logan Barkman net two incredible goals, the first assisted by Lana Barkman and Carter Lesemann, and the other was a solo drive. The Dolphins were left reeling, but their determination was not dampened.
The second period was a flurry of goals with both teams demonstrating incredible teamwork and skill. Carter Lesemann from the Panthers put one past the goalie, while Hayden Mitchell from the Dolphins retaliated with a goal assisted by Owen Wilson. The Panthers’ Ethan Mackenzie scored another goal, but Brayson Longboat from the Dolphins was quick to respond.
The third period kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Ethan Mackenzie from Panthers scored again, followed by Carter Hamilton of the Dolphins, with an assist from Keighan Gifford. The Panthers’ Carter Lesemann scored the last goal of the game, with Logan Barkman lending a helping hand.
The game concluded with a single penalty in the third period, a two-minute hold by Hayden Mitchell of the Dolphins. Despite the Dolphins’ spirited play, the Panthers emerged victorious, showing great skill and teamwork in this riveting encounter.
Kudos to all players for their outstanding performance and to our referees Nico Carmichael and Machaela Mathurin, and timekeeper Alyssa Miles for their excellent work. What a game it was!