Week 26 showcased the importance of depth and endurance, with several games turning in the later stages and one matchup highlighting the challenges of a short bench.

OUTCAN rolls past Triple J, 6–1
OUTCAN opened the night with a commanding 6–1 win over Triple J, controlling the pace early and never allowing the game to slip out of reach.

Platinum Group handles World Orphans, 5–3
Platinum Group followed with a solid 5–3 victory over World Orphans. Consistent offensive pressure and timely goals helped Platinum maintain control throughout.

COS Velodrome cruises past HollowBrook, 7–3
COS Velodrome delivered a strong performance, defeating HollowBrook 7–3. Velodrome’s offensive depth proved to be the difference as they steadily built their lead.

OS Offices pulls away late, beats AMOS 7–4
AMOS kept things tight through two periods, but OS Offices found another gear in the third, pulling away for a 7–4 win. The late surge ultimately broke open what had been a competitive matchup.

Nelson falls short with short bench
The night concluded with a tough 9–3 loss for Nelson, who were only able to dress six skaters. Fatigue became a factor as the game progressed, making it difficult to keep pace down the stretch.

Week 26 reinforced a familiar theme: games aren’t won in the first period, but they’re often decided in the third.