On a thrilling evening of August 19, 2025, the Coyotes squared off against the Badgers in a showdown at BHi Brantford 2. This was Game 2 of the best of 3 semi-final series, and it was a nail-biter to the end. The Coyotes showed their tenacity, coming out on top as the victors.
The game kicked off with the Coyotes’ Nash Kramer striking an even strength goal at the 6 minutes 20 seconds mark, assisted by Connor Maclean. But the Badgers weren’t easily outdone. Mike Montour, assisted by Jaxon King and PJ Fulsom, evened the score for the Badgers in the first period.
The second period saw a flurry of goals with the Coyotes’ Connor Maclean, Brice Staats, Jesse Hover, and Nate Lawrence all finding the back of the net. The Badgers retaliated with two goals from Mike Montour and Brycen Buscombe, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Coyotes.
The final period saw Jesse Hover of the Coyotes add another tally to his team’s total. The Badgers fought back hard, with Brayden Barnett and Brycen Buscombe scoring, but it wasn’t enough to catch the relentless Coyotes.
There was some rough play as well, with Travis Staats of the Coyotes and William Allison of the Badgers both serving 2 minutes for tripping and hooking respectively.
In the end, the Coyotes took the game, marking a memorable evening for their team and fans. The Badgers put up a valiant fight, and the game was a thrilling showcase of the talents on both sides. Stay tuned for more exciting ball hockey action!