On the evening of August 5, 2025, the rink at BHi Brantford 2 was alive with the thrilling sounds of clashing sticks and swooshing balls as local ball hockey teams ‘Just the Tip’ and ‘Assassins’ clashed in a thrilling match.
The game started off with the Assassins taking the lead early, with Brady Locke piercing through the defense to score an even-strength goal, assisted by Reign Pratt. Not long after, a stellar performance was delivered by Jaxson Leween, who scored another goal for the Assassins, ably assisted by Ilya Kramer and Keeghan Kellam. However, the first period wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Assassins, as Jaxson Leween received a two-minute penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The second period was a mighty comeback for ‘Just the Tip’. Brett Bowman started off the scoring for his team, followed by goals from Ryan Johnson and Jon Gerrard. The Assassins, undeterred, managed to sneak in a goal, thanks to Ilya Kramer.
Heading into the final period, the score was tied. Tensions were high and every pass, every shot mattered. It was Brady Locke for the Assassins, who took matters into his hands and scored the deciding goal, assisted by Ilya Kramer.
Despite the high-stakes, the game ended on a sour note for Jaxson Leween, who received a ten-minute penalty for game misconduct. However, this did not dampen the spirits of the Assassins, who celebrated their thrilling victory.
Top stars of the game went to Brady Locke, Jaxson Leween, and Brett Bowman for their exceptional performances. Kudos to the referees, Kyle Boutilier and Shane Heffernan, and timekeeper Olivia Gairns for ensuring fair play.
In conclusion, the Assassins proved too strong for ‘Just the Tip’, clinching the match in a thrilling fashion. Looking forward to more such exciting games!