HK401 Wins Gold

HK401 delivered a determined performance during the gold medal game Sunday, rallying from an early deficit to secure a hard-fought victory.

FS401 came ready to play and the game got off to a fast start as FS401 struck first just 45 seconds into the opening period. Emmett Dealy found the back of the net off a setup from Spencer Dunlop, giving Fort Sask an early lead. The period remained a tight battle with a few penalties sprinkled in to spice things up even further. FS401’s Austin Ostashek (11:27) and Bronson Turner (5:23) were called for body checking minors, while the Hawks’ Nikolas Todic was sent to the box for tripping at 2:52.

The Hawks responded in the second period, turning up the pressure offensively. At 6:11, Tom Segin evened the score, finishing off a perfect pass from Thatcher Harrison. Just minutes later, at 4:17, Blake Renton capitalized on a penalty shot opportunity, deking the goaltender and burying the puck unassisted to give the Hawks a 2-1 lead. The period also saw more penalty action, with FS401’s Preston Sherbinin taking a cross-checking minor at 7:45, while the Hawks’ Charlie Melnyk (5:32) and Fergus McZwick (2:00) were both called for tripping.

The third period was a defensive battle, with neither team able to break through and alter the score. FS401’s Kobe Odynski took a tripping penalty at 7:09, but the Hawks couldn’t extend their lead on the power play. Goaltender Jayden Lastiwka made key stops down the stretch to preserve the victory, turning away a flurry of late chances as FS401 pushed for an equalizer.

Final Score:

**Hawks – 2, FS401- 1**