Fox Motors advances to 14U Finals
Fox Motors Rolls Past Buffalo Jr Sabres to Reach 14U Championship Final
BLAINE, MN – Fox Motors delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Jr Sabres in the 14U Semi-Final on February 16 at NSC Rink 4, securing their spot in the 14U Championship Final against Dallas Stars Elite. A dominant second and third-period performance propelled Fox Motors past Buffalo, as they now prepare to battle for the title.
First Period – Defensive Battle
The game opened with a strong defensive effort from both teams, as neither could break through in the first frame. Fox Motors and Buffalo each generated 10 shots on goal, but goaltenders Mason Martin (#72) for Fox and Connor Reed (#35) for Buffalo turned away every attempt, sending the game into the second period scoreless.
Second Period – Fox Motors Seizes Momentum
The deadlock was finally broken at 13:13 (3:47 elapsed time) when Nicholas Lawniczak (#23) put Buffalo on the board, assisted by Gavin Springer (#18), giving the Jr Sabres a 1-0 lead.
Fox Motors responded quickly, leveling the game at 10:04 (6:56 elapsed time) when Dylan Lieckfield (#7) scored off an assist from Ryder Adams (#26). They kept the pressure on and took the lead at 6:24 (10:36 elapsed time) when Ryan Teuscher (#2) found the back of the net, again set up by Adams (#26), putting Fox ahead 2-1 heading into the third period.
Third Period – Fox Motors Dominates
Fox Motors came out firing in the final frame, extending their lead at 10:02 (6:58 elapsed time) when Andrew Krochalk II (#11) buried a shot with help from Lieckfield (#7), making it 3-1.
The Jr Sabres called a timeout with 3:28 remaining, hoping to regroup, but Fox Motors quickly put the game out of reach. Teuscher (#2) struck again at 2:32 (14:28 elapsed time) with an unassisted goal, followed by Constantin Koops (#53) scoring the dagger at 1:21 (15:39 elapsed time), securing the 5-1 victory.
Key Takeaways
Fox Motors showcased offensive depth and relentless pressure, scoring five unanswered goals after trailing early. Teuscher’s two-goal night and Lieckfield’s key playmaking led the way, while goaltender Mason Martin (#72) stood tall with a strong performance in net.
Buffalo started strong, but after gaining an early lead, they struggled to contain Fox Motors’ attack. Reed made key saves to keep them in it early, but Fox’s third-period surge proved too much.
With this Semi-Final win, Fox Motors will now face Dallas Stars Elite in the 14U Championship Final, with the Tier 1 Elite League title on the line.
