The Winnipeg Bruins defeated the KC Columbians 7-5 in an exciting, high-scoring battle. Winnipeg surged ahead early with goals from Johnny Shymko, Ethan Strelnikov, Cruz Ferreira and London Dheilly, while KC answered through Lyric Pierce and Mason Murphy to keep the action lively. The Bruins added three more goals, including another from Ferreira and a late marker by Nico Milton, while Beckett De Luca scored twice and Jett Staver helped KC mount a spirited third-period push. The game included some penalties, but both teams kept battling through a competitive finish.