On a lively afternoon at Woodman Park Community Centre on January 4, 2026, the Falcons and Stingrays clashed sticks in a thrilling youth ball hockey game. The Falcons soared high, trumping the Stingrays with a dazzling display of teamwork and skill.
The first period saw the Falcons’ Mason Foden explode onto the scene, scoring a stunning hat trick. Jackson Swayze chimed in with two goals of his own and Elijah Mathura added one to the tally making it a staggering 6-0 lead for the Falcons at the end of the first period.
As the second period commenced, the Stingrays made their mark on the game with a goal by Grayson Porter but it was not enough to deter the Falcons. Elijah Mathura scored twice more, earning himself a hat trick. Ben Milmine and Jackson Swayze also found the back of the net, bringing the Falcons’ total to ten goals. Stellar goaltending limited the Stingrays to just a single goal.
The lone penalty of the game was a 2-minute tripping infraction served by the Falcons’ Emillie Blagdon during the first period. However, the Falcons’ defense stayed strong and didn’t allow any goals during the penalty kill.
The game was a shooting gallery with the Falcons firing 25 shots on goal and the Stingrays responding with 19. The Falcons’ superior shot accuracy and strategic play ultimately led them to a brilliant 10-1 victory, making them the triumphant team of the day. All players exhibited great sportsmanship and gave the audience a game to remember!