The semi-finals of the youth ball hockey tournament on November 4, 2025, showcased an electrifying match between the Bandits and Crank Lightning at BHi Brantford 2. The Lightning demonstrated their superior skills and took home the victory, solidifying their spot in the tournament finals.
The game began with Justin Metham of Crank Lightning shaking the net twice in the first period, assisted by Nolan Walker, and once by Jimmy Sheaves, demonstrating a dynamic duo’s power. The Bandits struggled to keep pace, and by the end of the first period, they trailed by two goals.
The second period witnessed a commendable performance by Alex Richardson from Crank Lightning, scoring three goals with assists from Wes Whitlow and Josh Peixoto on one. Preston Burr from the Bandits also managed to squeeze in a goal, assisted by Joey Schell, but it was not enough to close the gap.
The third period saw Richardson score yet again for Lightning, assisted by Trevor Ward. However, Bandits’ Brandon Crisps and Preston Burr each found the back of the net, assisted by Noah Girling and Zach Robb respectively, showing their team’s tenacity even in the face of defeat.
Despite the Bandits’ last-ditch efforts, the game concluded with a victory for Crank Lightning. The final score was 6-3, a testament to the Crank Lightning’s superior offensive performance, outshooting the Bandits 32-20. Their victory was well-deserved, and fans eagerly anticipate their performance in the finals.