The Venom struck early and often, building a commanding lead on their way to a 4-2 victory over the U9 Red Wings. The visitors set the tone in the first period when Easton Haydey, assisted by Jacob Camarta, found the back of the net to give Venom a 1-0 advantage. The second period saw Venom extend their lead significantly, with Alexander Mann scoring unassisted before Haydey struck again for his second goal of the night, pushing the lead to 3-0. The Red Wings finally got on the board late in the second when Ethan Bonifas scored to cut the deficit to 3-1 heading into the final frame.
The third period saw the Red Wings mount a comeback attempt. Bonifas scored his second goal of the game early in the period, bringing the score to 3-2 and putting serious pressure on the Venom defense. However, any momentum was halted when the Red Wings' Scott Smith took a tripping penalty midway through the period. The Venom sealed the victory late, with Keaton Sweeney netting an insurance goal, assisted by Archie White and Alexander Mann, to finalize the 4-2 scoreline. A tripping penalty against Venom's Wesley Holben in the second period was the only other blemish on an otherwise disciplined game for the visitors.
In the crease, Venom goalie Odin Chlebek earned the win, turning away all shots he faced to record a shutout, though specific save totals were not tracked. For the Red Wings, Carter Mahoney shouldered the loss in net. The story of the game was Venom's efficient offense, led by the two-goal performances from Easton Haydey and the Red Wings' Ethan Bonifas, and a stifling defensive effort that limited the Red Wings' chances and secured two crucial points on the road.
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