The Lions U13 squad put on an absolute offensive clinic on home ice, overwhelming the Sharks U13 with a decisive 7-4 victory that showcased remarkable depth and a potent attack. From the opening puck drop, the Lions seized control, establishing a commanding lead that the Sharks could never fully overcome. The first period was a relentless barrage, with the Lions scoring four unanswered goals to seize control before the Sharks could find their footing. Jacob Pickett (#16) got the party started at 15:13, finishing a beautiful passing play from Tucker Scriven (#17) and Kiran Pereira (#2). The floodgates then opened, with Easton DeBaie (#12) doubling the lead just a minute later, followed by a pair of goals from the lethal Halen Loyer (#8). Loyer's first came at 12:47, and he would add another at 3:59, both times set up beautifully by Michael Tryhuba (#11). The Sharks finally got on the board at 1:40 of the first when Levi Bryngelson (#20) found the back of the net, but the damage was done as they trailed 4-1 after twenty minutes.
The second period saw both teams trade blows in a frantic back-and-forth affair. The Sharks struck first when Clark Stover (#15) pulled his team within two, but the Lions responded immediately. Easton DeBaie netted his second of the game at 13:27, again with help from Tryhuba and Jack Rawluk (#6), restoring a three-goal lead. The Sharks refused to go away, as Parks Anderson (#12) cut the deficit back to two at 8:57, but a crucial too-many-men penalty cost them any chance of building momentum. The Lions buried them in the third period, starting with DeBaie completing his hat trick at 13:22, and then adding a fifth unanswered goal just forty seconds later when Loyer bagged his third of the night. The Sharks’ Edison Clauer (#11) scored a late consolation goal at 10:03, but it was far too little, too late.
The individual performances were staggering, led by the dominant line of Easton DeBaie, Michael Tryhuba, Halen Loyer, and Jackson Loder. DeBaie’s hat trick was the highlight, but Loyer’s own hat trick and Tryhuba’s four-assist night were equally impressive. The Lions’ Jaxon Lam (#18) earned the win in net, turning aside all 20 shots he faced despite the final score showing four goals against. Callum Morrison (#0) took the loss for the Sharks, making 13 saves on a barrage of 20 shots from the high-powered Lions attack. This was a statement win for the Lions, who displayed the kind of offensive firepower and resilience that will make them a formidable opponent all season long.
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