The Burlington Barracudas and Waterloo Ravens delivered an offensive spectacle, with Burlington ultimately prevailing 6-5 in a back-and-forth U22 Elite clash. The game was a story of special teams and a frantic third-period finish. Waterloo's Maya Slot struck twice in the first period, including a power-play marker, to give the Ravens an early edge. Burlington's Caileigh Tiller answered back, but Waterloo's Kylie Rayfield and addyson martin kept the pressure on in the second. The Barracudas, however, stayed in the fight with goals from Chelsea Tiller and a power-play tally from Elleh Frigui, setting the stage for a dramatic final frame.
The third period was a whirlwind. Waterloo's Grace Collins scored early to tie the game at four, but a crucial Too Many Players penalty against the Ravens' bench proved costly. On the ensuing power play, Burlington's Hayley Thompson found the back of the net. Caileigh Tiller then scored her second of the night to give the Barracudas a two-goal cushion. The Ravens pushed hard in the closing minutes, but with just 27 seconds remaining on the clock, Hayley Thompson struck again, assisted by Chelsea Tiller and Addison Butler, to score the game-winning goal and seal a wild victory for Burlington.
While the goalie stats for this contest were not officially tracked, the shot totals tell a story of offensive pressure, with Burlington holding a 34-23 edge. The game was also a penalty-filled affair, with Burlington's Chelsea Tiller and Caileigh Tiller each taking two minors. For the Barracudas, the line of Thompson, Tiller, and Butler was electric, combining for three goals and five assists. For the Ravens, Maya Slot's two-goal performance and multiple helpers from Madelyn Davies and Emma McCoubrey highlighted a resilient effort that fell just short in a classic, high-scoring battle.
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