This evening, the Waterloo Warriors faced off against the RMC Paladins in a high energy match up. The closely contested game featured intense defense, highlight reel saves, and a dramatic overtime finish.

The opening period set the tone for the night, with both teams displaying relentless energy and defensive prowess. RMC pushed the pace, creating several scoring chances in the Warriors' zone, but Waterloo's defense held firm. The Paladins' defense was equally resolute, denying the Warriors any breakthrough and keeping the scoreboard empty through the first twenty minutes.

The intensity carried into the second period, and it was RMC who struck first. Capitalizing on a power play opportunity just under four minutes in, the Paladins took a 1-0 lead. However, their advantage was short lived. A mere twelve seconds later, Kieran Ruscheinski (Calgary, AB) responded for the Warriors, evening the score at 1-1. Despite numerous shots and promising chances from both sides, the period ended with the game still deadlocked.

Determined to seize the lead, the Warriors pressed hard in the third period, but RMC matched their intensity. The Paladins fired sixteen shots on goal compared to Waterloo's nine, but neither team could find the back of the net. Warrior goalkeeper Dan Murphy (Waterford, ON) delivered a standout performance, making crucial, high skill saves to keep his team in the game. Regulation ended with the score still tied 1-1, sending the game to overtime.

In the three on three overtime, it didn't take long for the Warriors to seal the victory. Just over a minute into the extra frame, an odd man rush set up Ruscheinski, who netted his second goal of the game and the game winner.

With this thrilling 2-1 overtime win, the Warriors carry momentum into their next match up against the Queen's Gaels. Puck drop is set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow.