The morning matchup against Grey started with confidence. Jonah Pittman struck early off strong puck support from Foster Boyd and Jediah Montoya, and Boyd added another in the second with help from Brady Van Iwaarden. The Yetis were in control until Hyland Hills broke through later in the second. That goal shifted the entire pace. Grey surged, capitalizing on loose pucks and converting three times in the final period, including a shorthanded finish. Despite the pressure, Clayton Treinen stayed composed and finished with 19 saves. The Yetis matched the Grey attack in shots, but the timely bounce never appeared.

The group could have carried that frustration into the afternoon. Instead, they showed what leadership looks like at this level. Against Hyland Hills Black, SLV dictated the game from the opening puck drop. Cael Canaan sparked the effort with a first period turnover and finish. Early in the second, Simon Pittman buried a clean setup from Van Iwaarden, and the Yetis never lost control from there.

The third period displayed the team’s maturity and depth.  Le Cours opened the scoring with support from Boyd and Van Iwaarden. Pittman followed with a shorthanded strike built on pressure and added another moments later. Hyland Hills picked up one late, but the Yetis held firm. Treinen was steady throughout, turning away 11 of 12 shots while the Yetis outshot their opponent 33 to 12.

Across both games, the Yetis demonstrated resilience, accountability, and the ability to grow through adversity. The morning setback did not define them. Their response in the second game made that clear.