🏒 Knights R3D Game Recap — Statement Win Over Knights White!

by Dwayne Wallace

🏒 Knights R3D Game Recap — Statement Win Over Knights White!

Final Score: Knights R3D 8 – 1 Knights White
Date: January 21, 2026
Location: Cardel Rec South – Ice 2

The Knights R3D squad delivered an overwhelming, high‑energy performance from start to finish, capturing a commanding 8–1 victory over their club rivals, Knights White. Every line contributed, the forecheck was relentless, and the team’s puck movement and discipline set the tone for a complete, confident win.

⭐ Game Highlights

🔥 Offensive Firepower

Knights R3D showed their depth in scoring with big contributions across the roster:

  • Spencer Monette (#18) led the way with a hat trick, showcasing elite finishing, strong positioning, and constant pressure around the net.
  • Finley MacDonell (#16) added two key goals, firing up the bench early and driving momentum.
  • Brodie Olver (#7) buried two goals of his own, capitalizing on hard work in the offensive zone.
  • Aydin Jiwa (#13) rounded out the scoring with a well‑earned tally.

The team combined skill, unselfish passing, and smart decision‑making to generate chance after chance, finishing with 27 total shots.

🧊 Playmaking & Teamwork

R3D didn’t just score — they moved the puck beautifully:

  • Samuel Corkum (#11) picked up two assists, showing great vision and composure.
  • Parker Curley (#9) and Zayn Afech (#6) each chipped in assists through strong board play and smart puck distribution.
  • Lewis Schaal (#17), Hayden Galenkamp (#21), and Alyan Jiwa (#8) added assists as well, emphasizing full‑team contribution.

The chemistry was obvious — crisp passes, controlled breakouts, and relentless offensive zone time wore down Knights White all game long.

🧱 Defensive Strength & Goaltending

The R3D defensive unit played one of its most structured games of the season:

  • Only 12 shots against the entire game — a testament to excellent backchecking, smart gap control, and clearing traffic in front.
  • Goaltender Jacob Gordon (#31) stood tall, tracking pucks cleanly and making key stops early to allow R3D to take control.

A complete team defensive effort made scoring extremely difficult for Knights White.

💪 Effort, Hustle, & Domination

From puck drop to final buzzer, Knights R3D dictated play:

  • Outshot Knights White 27 to 12
  • Won the majority of puck battles and faceoffs
  • Maintained relentless pressure and smart puck management
  • Showed discipline, taking only a single minor penalty

This was a statement win — fast, focused, and full of confidence.

🏅 knight of the night: Spencer Monette (#18)

A hat trick, constant energy, and leadership on the ice made Spencer the standout performer in a game full of strong efforts.