Billiard Insurance Group and Apex Hockey Battle to Thrilling 4-4 Draw
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The HPH Top Prospects League delivered another exciting matchup on May 26 at Carleton Place Arena as Billiard Insurance Group and Apex Hockey skated to an entertaining 4-4 draw in a game that showcased speed, resilience, and offensive firepower from both clubs.
From the opening faceoff, it was clear neither team was willing to give an inch. Billiard Insurance Group struck first when Owen Devlin opened the scoring, finishing off a play set up by Parker Tam to give the home side an early advantage. Apex Hockey answered quickly and emphatically, responding with three first-period goals to swing momentum in their favour.
Miller Zavitske got Apex on the board before Levi Kossatz found the back of the net with help from Jaxon Mcvie-Stevenson. Despite the visitors’ surge, Billiard Insurance Group refused to back down. Ethan McTavish delivered a timely response for the home team, helping erase the deficit and sending the game into the first intermission tied 3-3 after a fast-paced opening twenty minutes.
The intensity carried into the second period as both teams continued to trade chances. Reid Harper restored Billiard Insurance Group’s lead midway through the frame, capitalizing on a setup from Gabe Bergeron and Matt Legge. Once again, however, Apex Hockey had an answer. Phoenix Anderson scored a key equalizer, finishing a play created by Carter Kunopaski and Logan Wilson to keep the game deadlocked.
Physicality increased throughout the contest, with both teams battling hard in all three zones. Players on each side demonstrated a willingness to compete, highlighted by a pair of penalties assessed to Ethan McTavish and Nevyn Trenholm as emotions and intensity rose.
The standout performer of the night was Owen Devlin, who recorded his second goal of the game to pull Billiard Insurance Group back even at 4-4. His offensive instincts and ability to rise to the moment proved critical in ensuring his team earned a point from the contest.
Despite quality scoring opportunities for both clubs down the stretch, neither side could find a winner. Strong defensive efforts and determined goaltending preserved the tie, bringing an end to one of the most entertaining games of the season so far.
When the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard reflected what had unfolded on the ice: two evenly matched teams delivering a highly competitive battle from start to finish. The 4-4 draw showcased the skill, determination, and character that continue to make the HPH Top Prospects League a must-watch environment for developing players.
Final Score: Billiard Insurance Group 4 – Apex Hockey 4
Goal Scorers
Billiard Insurance Group
Owen Devlin (2)
Ethan McTavish
Reid Harper
Apex Hockey
Miller Zavitske
Levi Kossatz
Phoenix Anderson
Blake Egan
A game packed with momentum swings, timely goals, and relentless compete level—exactly the kind of hockey that
fans have come to expect from the HPH Top Prospects League.
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