The highly anticipated GLPHL Championship Final took place on Monday, February 17, featuring an intense showdown between the Stallions of Ste-Cecile Academy and Shady Side Academy (SSA). In a game filled with energy and excitement, the Stallions emerged victorious with a 4-3 win, securing the league’s first-ever championship title.
The Stallions wasted no time asserting their dominance, jumping to a two-goal lead in the first period. Flavio Commusset opened the scoring with a goal assisted by Xavian Van’t Hoff and Liam Beaudoin. Shortly after, Roman Shtefan extended the lead, finishing a setup from Sebastian Gayagoy and Idris Alameddine.
SSA responded strongly in the second period, determined to get back in the game. They leveled the score with back-to-back goals. Cade Brekken struck first, converting a play from Lincoln Gambol and Brady Griffin, followed by Grayson Messner capitalizing on passes from Landry Glessner and Parker Hoppy.
However, the Stallions regained their momentum before the second intermission. Liam Beaudoin fired a shot from the point, beating the SSA goaltender to restore the lead. Max Le Houllier provided the key assist on the play.
In the third period, the Stallions extended their lead to 4-2 when Kristian Prokopetz found the back of the net, assisted by Xavian Van’t Hoff and Sebastian Gayagoy, on what proved to be the game-winning goal. SSA mounted a final push, managing to cut the deficit with a late goal from Grant Yingst, set up by Killian Kissane and Michael Jany. Despite their efforts, time ran out, and the Stallions celebrated a historic championship victory.
Goaltending played a crucial role in the outcome. Raphael Duperron stood tall for the Stallions, stopping 20 of 23 shots faced, while SSA’s Jean-Luc Beaubien was kept busy, making 27 saves on 31 shots.
With their 4-3 victory, the Stallions of Ste-Cecile Academy claim the first-ever GLPHL Championship, capping off a remarkable season with a well-earned triumph.