Manitoba Herd walked away with a 7-3 win over the Snipe Warriors. The Herd struck early and often, with Kolt Nepinak and Chase Nepinak both scoring in the first period and a flurry of second-period goals — including two from Nepinak and a pair of goals by Boyd Becenko — that put Manitoba firmly in control. The Warriors battled back with goals from Houston Fehr and Brady Derkach and found the scoreboard on multiple occasions, while the contest included some penalties. Both teams showcased energy and effort in a spirited game that entertained through all 60 minutes.