On the cool autumn night of September 17, 2025, The Smoke wafted onto the BHi Brantford 1 arena to compete against the Spare Parts in an exhilarating ball hockey game that had everyone at the edge of their seats. With swift moves and strategic plays, The Smoke emerged victorious, leaving an indelible mark on the spectators’ minds.
The Smoke started the game with an aggressive stance. Nash Murphy, assisted by Ethan Hooker and Chris Hooker, landed the first goal at just 4 minutes and 34 seconds into the first period. Shortly after, Greg Prangley swooped in, scoring another goal for The Smoke, making it two for the visitors before the period ended.
Spare Parts mounted a comeback in the second period when Brandon Cain, assisted by Sissy Penzvalto, netted a goal, igniting cheers from their fans. However, the resilience of The Smoke was unbroken. In the third period, they came roaring back with Kevin Murphy, assisted by Nash Murphy and Greg Prangley, scoring an impressive goal just 7 minutes and 50 seconds into the period.
Not content with just one, Kevin Murphy, with the help of Nash Murphy and Ethan Hooker, scored his second goal of the night, bringing the crowd to their feet. The Smoke’s winning streak didn’t stop there, as Joe Scharbach added another goal to their tally, ensuring a dominant victory for the visitors.
Despite the Spare Parts’ valiant efforts and landing 13 shots on goal, they were unable to break the strong defense of The Smoke, who fired an outstanding 24 shots on goal. The Smoke’s display of teamwork and skill was the highlight of the game, setting a new benchmark for the upcoming matches in the season.