Sioux Falls Power heads to the finals in 18U
Sioux Falls Power Advances to 18U Championship Final with Overtime Victory Over Victory Honda
BLAINE, MN – Sioux Falls Power is heading to the 18U Championship Final after a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Victory Honda in the Semi-Final on February 16 at NSC Rink 2. A thrilling defensive battle saw Sioux Falls prevail in extra time, securing their spot in the final against Fox Motors for the championship.
First Period – Teams Exchange Early Goals
Sioux Falls struck first at 8:44 (8:16 elapsed time) when Holden Pajor (#9) broke the deadlock with an unassisted goal, giving his team a 1-0 lead.
Victory Honda answered just minutes later at 5:03 (11:57 elapsed time) as Harrison Kaszubowski (#23) found the back of the net, assisted by Drake Scorzoc (#20) and Royce Pietila (#10), leveling the game 1-1 heading into the intermission.
Second & Third Period – Goaltenders Steal the Show
The second and third periods saw a defensive masterclass from both teams, as Sioux Falls goaltender Easton Thvedt (#30) and Victory Honda’s Andrew McLouth (#93) turned away shot after shot. Sioux Falls held a slight edge in offensive pressure, but Victory Honda’s defense held firm, keeping the game deadlocked 1-1 through regulation.
Overtime – Sioux Falls Finds the Winner
With a championship appearance on the line, Sioux Falls delivered the decisive moment at 2:21 of overtime, as Cam Alt (#20) buried the game-winner off assists from Pajor (#9) and Nathaniel Hauff (#17), securing the 2-1 victory and a trip to the 18U Championship Final.
Key Takeaways
Sioux Falls showcased their defensive resilience and clutch finishing, with Thvedt’s stellar goaltending and Alt’s overtime heroics sealing the victory. Victory Honda fought hard, with McLouth keeping his team in the game, but they couldn’t find the winning goal when it mattered most.
With this Semi-Final win, Sioux Falls Power advances to face Fox Motors in the 18U Championship Final, where the title will be on the line.
