The postseason opened with everything you’d expect—physical play, tight finishes, and multiple upsets that immediately shook up the bracket.
AMOS outlasts Triple J in physical opener, 5-4
The playoffs kicked off with a hard-fought, physical battle as 9th-seeded AMOS took down 10th-seeded Triple J. Both teams brought playoff intensity from the opening faceoff, but AMOS did just enough to grind out the win and move on.
Ace stuns top-seeded Platinum, 7–3
In the biggest upset of the night, 4th-seeded Ace delivered a statement performance, knocking off 1st-place Platinum 7–3. Ace controlled the tempo and capitalized on their chances, sending a clear message to the rest of the field.
OS Offices & Velodrome battle to dramatic tie
The marquee matchup between OS Offices and COS Velodrome lived up to the hype, ending in a hard-fought 5-5 tie. The teams traded goals throughout, including a chaotic third period with multiple lead changes. A late Velodrome goal that would have put them ahead was waved off, preserving the deadlock.
World Orphans edge OUTCAN, 2–1
Another upset saw 8th-seeded World Orphans slip past 5th-seeded OUTCAN in a tight 2–1 contest. Defense and goaltending took center stage, with Orphans finding just enough offense to secure the win.
HollowBrook dominates Nelson, 9–2
The night closed with the most decisive result, as 6th-seeded HollowBrook overwhelmed 7th-seeded Nelson 9–2. HollowBrook’s offense was relentless, turning the game into a rout and closing out Round 1 with authority.
Round 1 of the playoffs delivered immediate surprises and high-intensity hockey, setting the tone for what looks to be a wide-open postseason.