Wainwright held off GPMHA Storm for a thrilling 9-7 victory in a high-scoring contest. Wainwright built an early lead with goals from Benson Rae and Austin Pfisterer, but Cooper Friesen answered for the Storm before adding another in the second period. Both teams traded goals throughout the middle frame, with Chaz Hall, Nate Stang, Rae and Pfisterer contributing for Wainwright while Andrew McGunigale, Asher Hedlund and John Woodward kept GPMHA Storm within striking distance. Wainwright added late goals from Jayce Paulgaard, Heath Becher and Rae, while GPMHA Storm received final-period goals from Connor Orlowski and Ilias Skinner; the game included some penalties. It was an energetic, back-and-forth battle that showcased plenty of offensive spark from both sides.