The Strathcona Warriors powered past the Vernon Mustangs 9-4 in an action-packed finish. Vernon struck first through Luke McEachern, but Strathcona answered with two quick goals before adding five more in the second period, including a pair from Zander Bernes. The Mustangs rallied in the third with goals from Miller Thompson, Licoln Evans, and Liam Rudderham, while Strathcona’s Markus Ewanowich, Kai O’Hara, and Bernes kept the scoreboard buzzing. The game included some penalties, but both teams brought plenty of energy and competitive spirit to the ice.