The Brantford Royals – Gold and Maximum Effort produced a thrilling spectacle on February 1, 2026, at Woodman Park Community Centre. The game ended in an electrifying shootout, with the Royals emerging victorious.
The match began with a flurry of goals. Preston VanEvery, Connor Pyear, Tristan Barkman, and Nick Weeks all hit the back of the net for the Royals, while Maximum Effort saw goals from Dylan Padyk-Wilson, Dustin VanEvery, and Kyle Morgner. The Royals took a 4-3 lead into the first break.
The second period was equally exciting, with Heather Barkman extending the Royals’ lead. However, Maximum Effort came back strong with Skyler Cooper and Dalton Vander Heide scoring, making it a 5-5 game. Attention was high in the room as the regular game time ended.
The game eventually had to be decided by an adrenaline-filled shootout. The Royals managed to edge their opponents, earning themselves an unforgettable victory.
The goalkeeper action was equally impressive, with both sides making commendable efforts. The Royals made 22 saves out of 24, whereas Maximum Effort stopped 20 out of 24 shots.
The match saw only one penalty by Kyle Morgner from Maximum Effort for high sticking in the second period.
Congratulations to the Brantford Royals – Gold for their incredible performance and a huge round of applause to Maximum Effort for giving their all. Stay tuned for more exciting youth ball hockey action!