On the sunny afternoon of August 21, 2025, the Stingrays faced off against the Hornets in a lively ball hockey game at BHi Brantford 2. The crowd was cheering, the players were pumped, and the anticipation was high.
The game kicked off with an explosive start, as both teams traded goals frequently in the first period. Benjamin Veber of the Hornets opened the scoring, but the Stingrays quickly struck back with goals from Matthew Thompson and Keaton Bradish. However, the Hornets were persistent, with Veber notching another goal and Andre Greene and Lucas Rocha adding to the tally. Despite the Hornets’ efforts, the Stingrays kept up the pressure with additional goals from Liam Torelli, Masen Buscombe, and another from Bradish.
As the second period opened, the Stingrays took the lead with two remarkable goals from Torelli and Thompson. However, the gameplay was briefly paused due to penalties for both teams, Andre Greene of the Hornets for tripping and Eva Vaillancourt of the Stingrays for high sticking.
The final period was a gripping affair. It was the Hornets who dominated the third period, scoring five unanswered goals by Taegan Slotuik, Rocha, Veber, and two by Greene. The final whistle blew with the Hornets celebrating a hard-earned victory.
Despite the fierce competition, the atmosphere remained friendly and fun, and the day ended with a well-deserved pizza party. The game was a testament to the players’ skills, team spirit, and the joy of youth ball hockey.