On a thrilling night of August 18, 2025, the Badgers faced off against the Coyotes in the monumental semi-finals opener. The game took place at the exciting BHi Brantford 2 venue, where both teams showcased their intense determination and exceptional skills.
From the first period, it was clear that this was going to be a high-stakes game. Despite a penalty against the Badgers’ Carter Xurieb in the first few minutes, the team did not lose their momentum. By the second period, Xurieb redeemed himself by scoring the first goal of the game, with a fantastic assist from William Allison. Not long after, PJ Fulsom, assisted by Mike Montour, scored another goal, extending the Badgers’ lead.
In the third period, the Coyotes showed their fighting spirit. Jesse Hover, assisted by Nash Kramer, managed to slip one past the Badgers’ defense. But their joy was short-lived as PJ Fulsom made his presence known again with a swift goal, securing the lead for the Badgers.
Unfortunately, the Badgers saw two more penalties in the game. Zachary Montour in the second period and Ayden Schieman in the third were both penalized, but the Badgers held strong and maintained their lead. The final whistle blew, marking a 3-1 victory for the Badgers as they took the first game in the best-of-three semi-finals.
The star players of the game were definitely Carter Xurieb, PJ Fulsom, and Jesse Hover. Their stellar performance kept the spectators on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what exciting play would unfold next.
As the dust settles on this thrilling match, both teams are now preparing for the second game in the series. Will the Coyotes be able to mount a comeback, or will the Badgers continue their impressive form and secure their spot in the finals? Only time will tell!