The Lions U13 team unleashed a potent offensive attack to secure a decisive 6-2 victory over the Cougars in a game defined by a relentless pace and a standout individual performance. The Lions set the tone early, with Easton DeBaie opening the scoring just over five minutes into the first period, assisted by Preston Leavitt. Before the period was halfway done, Tucker Scriven doubled the lead, finishing a play set up by Jacob Pickett and Graysen McGillis. The Cougars, despite being outshot 21-25 in a frantic opening frame, found themselves in a two-goal hole thanks to the Lions' clinical finishing.
The Cougars fought back in the second period, with Yuvraj Verma cutting the deficit in half on a play from Amit Offengenden and Gavin Deol. However, the Lions quickly re-established their two-goal cushion when Michael Tryhuba found the net, assisted by the ever-involved Easton DeBaie. The third period saw the Lions pull away for good. Halen Loyer scored early, with DeBaie picking up another helper, before the Cougars' Caleb Raffa answered with a goal from Luca Basaraba to make it 4-2. The final ten minutes, however, belonged entirely to Easton DeBaie and the Lions. DeBaie completed his hat trick with two goals in quick succession, both plays beautifully orchestrated by Michael Tryhuba and Halen Loyer, who each tallied multiple assists on the night.
While the shot totals were remarkably close, the Lions' top line of DeBaie, Tryhuba, and Loyer proved to be the difference-maker, combining for five goals and six assists in a dominant display. The Cougars received a strong effort from their offense, which generated 25 shots, but were ultimately undone by the Lions' superior execution in key moments. The game featured no penalties, allowing for a fast, free-flowing contest that showcased the young talent on both sides, with the Lions' offensive firepower shining brightest on this night.
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