Evolution Hockey Club edged out the PhD Predators 13-11 in a wild, high-scoring affair. The game was a back-and-forth showcase: Grady Thompson and Ryden Everett traded big moments for Evolution with multiple goals, Maksym MacLean netted three including the game's final tally, and Jordan Pham-Posner created plays and picked up an assist while also serving a minor penalty late. PhD Predators answered with strong bursts from Linden Mueller, Weston Shepell and Owen Taras and Jackson Oatway, keeping the contest heated throughout. The game included some penalties, and both teams delivered an entertaining, competitive night of hockey.