On a crisp afternoon, November 1, 2025, the action heated up inside BHi Brantford 2 as the Empire faced off against the Crusaders in a thrilling ball hockey game. The Empire emerged victorious, with a large part of the credit going to the exceptional performance of Aiden Sioen.
The game kicked off to an exciting start with Liam Torelli of the Crusaders notching the first goal with an assist from Carter MacDonald, just five minutes and fifty seconds into the first period. But Aiden Sioen was quick to respond. With less than four minutes left in the first period, Sioen scored his first goal of the day, evening things up.
Heading into the second period, the Empire’s morale was high, and Sioen was in fine form. He scored another goal just seven minutes and fifty-three seconds into the period, putting the Empire in the lead. Meanwhile, the Empire’s defense worked overtime, limiting the Crusaders to just 15 shots on goal over the entire game.
The third period saw Sioen complete his hat-trick, just twenty-seven seconds into the period. The Empire’s fans were ecstatic! The Crusaders’ Grayson Young earned a two-minute penalty for tripping, adding to their woes and preventing a comeback.
Overall, it was the Empire’s day, with Sioen stealing the show! With 29 shots on goal, the Empire showed their offensive prowess. The game, originally scheduled for October 30, was well worth the wait. We’re already looking forward to the next thrilling encounter!