Fans in the BHi Brantford 2 were treated to an epic semi-final battle on the evening of November 17, 2025, as The Smoke triumphed over the Hornets in a nail-biting game 3. The Smoke, who were playing at home, used their home advantage to full effect, scoring four goals to the Hornets’ two.
The game kicked off with The Smoke setting the pace. Jacob Deane, with assists from Darren Slimming and Kevin Murphy, scored the first goal of the game within the first four minutes. Joe Scharbach, assisted by Tyson Hearn and Nash Murphy, extended The Smoke’s lead shortly after with another goal.
However, the Hornets were not ready to back down. Trevor Martin, assisted by Dennis Vanevery, scored a goal in the second period to spark a Hornets’ comeback. Martin, assisted by Isaac Waugh, scored another goal, making it a tie at 2-2.
But the Smoke responded in style. Darren Slimming, assisted by Tyson Hearn and Nash Murphy, scored a goal to break the tie. Joe Scharbach, with the help of Ryan Crabb and Darren Slimming, scored another goal to seal the victory for The Smoke.
Despite the Hornets’ best efforts, their two penalties in the second period gave The Smoke the upper hand. The Smoke also saw Kevin Murphy penalized, but they managed to overcome this setback and emerged as the champions of the night.
It was a thrilling game of ball hockey that had fans on the edge of their seats. In the end, The Smoke managed to stand their ground and secure a place in the finals. Stay tuned for more exciting ball hockey action!