In a thrilling display, the Waterloo Warriors took on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Wednesday evening at home. Both teams entered the game with similar records. Toronto at 4-3 and Waterloo at 3-4, setting the stage for an intense matchup.

The Varsity Blues struck first, scoring within the opening 30 seconds to establish an early lead. The Warriors responded quickly as Jaden Goldie (Owen Sound) delivered a slick five-hole goal with a swift backhand, assisted by Nate Bierd (Calgary) and Jaxson Murray (Waterloo) who made precise passes through the neutral zone. Minutes later, a power play allowed Jack Phibbs (Selkirk) to connect with Liam Fedak (Oakville), who buried a shot in the top left corner, putting Waterloo ahead 2-1. As the period neared its end, Toronto converted on a power play to even the score at 2-2, but Warriors' Max Monette (Banff) answered with a snipe to the top corner just before the buzzer, giving the home team a 3-2 lead. Possession time was balanced, with both teams pushing hard.

The second period saw Waterloo step up their game, taking control and spending extended time in the Varsity Blues zone. Just minutes into the period, Jack Phibbs (Selkirk) netted a goal off a setup from Tate Popple (Brandon) and Adamo Santia (Richmond Hill). Waterloo struck again on another power play as Adamo Santia (Richmond Hill) and Jack Phibbs (Selkirk) set up Liam Fedak (Oakville) for his second of the night. Late in the period, Jaxson Murray (Waterloo) broke free, racing past two defenders on a solo rush to score on a quick deke. His goal stretched the Warriors' lead to 6-2 as the period closed.

The Varsity Blues returned for the final period with urgency, challenging Warriors' goalie Matt Onuska (Waterloo), who remained sharp under pressure. Midway through, Waterloo capitalized on another power play with a perfectly executed setup that saw Tate Popple (Brandon) receive a cross ice pass from Jaxson Murray (Waterloo) and Sam McKinney (Fredericton) then to shoot from the high slot into the net for a commanding 7-2 lead. With five minutes left, Toronto managed to score twice, but the Warriors held strong and skated away with a 7-4 victory, showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive control.

Up next, The Warriors will look to build on tonight's performance as they face the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold at the Columbia Icefield this Saturday at 4:00 p.m.