In a game that had all the drama and intensity of a playoff clash, the Looma Trappers and Beverly Bullies skated to a hard-fought 3-3 tie, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The contest, marked by furious comebacks and relentless offensive pressure, saw both teams trade blows in a wild middle period before settling for a share of the spoils. With a combined 77 shots on goal, the goaltenders were under siege throughout, but it was the skaters who stole the spotlight in this back-and-forth affair.
The Trappers struck first, with Jordan Gagnon (#7) opening the scoring late in the first period, capitalizing on a feed from Keenan Conn (#57) and Matteo Gallo (#29). The momentum carried into the second period, as Gagnon struck again just over five minutes in, this time with help from Damien Wiebe (#56) and Conn, giving Looma a commanding 2-0 lead. But the Bullies, showing remarkable resilience, roared back with two quick goals of their own. Kaelen Veldman (#5) got Beverly on the board, and Daniel Grant (#67) tied the game just over a minute later, assisted by Veldman and Ryan Gregory (#6). The period ended level at 2-2, setting the stage for a dramatic final frame.
The third period saw the Bullies seize control, as Grant netted his second of the game early on, again with assists from Veldman and Gregory, to give Beverly a 3-2 advantage. With time winding down and the Trappers pressing desperately for the equalizer, it was Lucas Desjarlais (#9) who played the hero, burying a goal with just 20 seconds left in regulation. Conn picked up his third assist of the night, while Gagnon earned his third point, completing a solo three-point performance. Neither team could find the winner in a frantic final minute, and the game ended in a well-earned tie. The goaltenders, despite facing a combined 77 shots, were credited with no official saves in the stat sheet, underscoring a night where the skaters bore the burden of the scoring drama.