Hockey Central
Week 1 - Division 3 Scoreboard
OCTOBER 16, 2025
GAME 1
China Hockey Group edge VetiVa in overtime thriller
An exciting opening game in the 2025-26 season with China Hockey Group coming out on top with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win over VetiVa. The game featured strong goaltending, special teams action, and a clutch finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
China Hockey Group opened the scoring late in the first period when Leo Kan (LPP) buried a shot from the high slot off a feed from Stephen Levac to make it 1-0. VetiVa had several good chances both on the power play and after, including a tipped shot that was saved by the CHG defense just before crossing the goal line! Sumi Chau also stopped a couple breakaways to keep the lead for CHG.
It wasn’t until just 8 seconds left in the 2nd that VetiVa responded, as Art Tam won the face off back to Howard Chun on the point who then wired a shot post and in stick side to tie the game. 1-1 after 2 periods.
The third period saw both teams trade goals. CHG regained the lead on the powerplay when Warren Ang converted a setup from Henry Tong and Leo Kan. Leo Kan had a chance to blow open the game during a breakaway, but he was stopped by Adrian Huen to keep VetiVa in the game. With a few minutes remaining, VetiVa answered back after Trace Wong (LPP) stole the puck from Kan and passed to Art Tam who roofed it past Chau knotting the game at 2-2 and sending it to overtime.
However just 12 seconds into the extra frame, CHG’s Kan struck again - this time assisted by Keith Hong - as he skated in off the left wing and cut across the crease to put it by Huen to seal the win for China Hockey Group.
Goaltending was solid on both ends. Sumi Chau (CHG) stopped 15 of 17 shots for a .882 save percentage, while Adrian Huen (VetiVa) turned aside 17 of 20 shots, finishing with a .850 save percentage.
Three Stars of the Game:
1. Leo Kan (CHG - LPP) - 2 goals, 1 assist
2. Adrian Huen (VetiVa) - 17 saves
3. Sumi Chau (CHG) - 15 saves
GAME 2
JOG Sports rally from three goals down to tie AsiaXPAT in a thrilling comeback
In a game that showcased momentum swings and clutch performances, JOG Sports clawed back from a 3-0 deficit to earn a hard-fought 3-3 draw against AsiaXPAT.
AsiaXPAT came out flying in the first half of the game, opening the scoring in the first period as Justin Wong finished off a setup from Alvin Sham and Nathan Kellar. They extended their lead in the second period with an unassisted goal from Rick Chu, followed by Allan Yee converting a play from Sham and Wong to make it 3-0.
JOG Sports found life late in the second period when Alton Ho scored on the powerplay, assisted by Danny Chiu and Leon Mo, cutting the lead to 3-1. That momentum carried into the third, where Leon Mo scored early with help from Tracy Wong and Ho, and then Ho struck again on the powerplay - this time assisted by Mo - to tie the game at 3.
AsiaXPAT struggled to regain their offensive rhythm in the third, hampered by penalties including two tripping calls against John Wade and Justin Wong. JOG Sports capitalized on the man advantage and tightened up defensively to preserve the tie.
In net, Nicholas Sellars (AsiaXPAT) faced 22 shots and made 19 saves, while Martin Jim (JOG Sports) turned aside 15 of 18 shots.
Three Stars of the Game:
1. Alton Ho (JOG Sports) - 2 goals, 1 assist
2. Leon Mo (JOG Sports) - 1 goal, 2 assists
3. Justin Wong (AsiaXPAT) - 1 goal, 1 assist
GAME 3
Manulife cruise past RBC Lions with balanced scoring and strong goaltending
Manulife put together a complete performance Thursday night, defeating RBC Lions 4-1 in a game that featured disciplined defense, timely scoring, and standout goaltending.
After a scoreless first period that saw only one penalty for too many men - Manulife broke the deadlock in the second. Reto Broennimann opened the scoring with help from Bruce Hicks and Gary Lawrence, followed shortly by Lawrence himself finishing a play from Hicks and Sean Tong to make it 2-0.
RBC Lions responded late in the second as Justin Kuok capitalized on a setup from Shane Weir, cutting the lead to 2-1. But Manulife quickly regained control in the third. Hicks added to the tally early in the period, assisted by Lawrence and Broennimann, and then Broennimann sealed the win with an empty-net goal from his own zone at 14:12.
Manulife’s goalie Grant Phillips was solid between the pipes, stopping 14 of 15 shots for a .933 save percentage. On the other end, Arthur Chan (RBC) faced 16 shots and made 13 saves.
Penalties were scattered throughout, with Manulife taking three minors and RBC one, but neither team was able to capitalize on the powerplay.
Three Stars of the Game:
1. Reto Broennimann (Manulife) - 2 goals, 1 assist
2. Gary Lawrence (Manulife) - 1 goal, 2 assists
3. Bruce Hicks (Manulife) - 1 goal, 2 assists
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GAME 1
China Hockey Group edge VetiVa in overtime thriller
An exciting opening game in the 2025-26 season with China Hockey Group coming out on top with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win over VetiVa. The game featured strong goaltending, special teams action, and a clutch finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
China Hockey Group opened the scoring late in the first period when Leo Kan (LPP) buried a shot from the high slot off a feed from Stephen Levac to make it 1-0. VetiVa had several good chances both on the power play and after, including a tipped shot that was saved by the CHG defense just before crossing the goal line! Sumi Chau also stopped a couple breakaways to keep the lead for CHG.
It wasn’t until just 8 seconds left in the 2nd that VetiVa responded, as Art Tam won the face off back to Howard Chun on the point who then wired a shot post and in stick side to tie the game. 1-1 after 2 periods.
The third period saw both teams trade goals. CHG regained the lead on the powerplay when Warren Ang converted a setup from Henry Tong and Leo Kan. Leo Kan had a chance to blow open the game during a breakaway, but he was stopped by Adrian Huen to keep VetiVa in the game. With a few minutes remaining, VetiVa answered back after Trace Wong (LPP) stole the puck from Kan and passed to Art Tam who roofed it past Chau knotting the game at 2-2 and sending it to overtime.
However just 12 seconds into the extra frame, CHG’s Kan struck again - this time assisted by Keith Hong - as he skated in off the left wing and cut across the crease to put it by Huen to seal the win for China Hockey Group.
Goaltending was solid on both ends. Sumi Chau (CHG) stopped 15 of 17 shots for a .882 save percentage, while Adrian Huen (VetiVa) turned aside 17 of 20 shots, finishing with a .850 save percentage.
Three Stars of the Game:
1. Leo Kan (CHG - LPP) - 2 goals, 1 assist
2. Adrian Huen (VetiVa) - 17 saves
3. Sumi Chau (CHG) - 15 saves
GAME 2
JOG Sports rally from three goals down to tie AsiaXPAT in a thrilling comeback
In a game that showcased momentum swings and clutch performances, JOG Sports clawed back from a 3-0 deficit to earn a hard-fought 3-3 draw against AsiaXPAT.
AsiaXPAT came out flying in the first half of the game, opening the scoring in the first period as Justin Wong finished off a setup from Alvin Sham and Nathan Kellar. They extended their lead in the second period with an unassisted goal from Rick Chu, followed by Allan Yee converting a play from Sham and Wong to make it 3-0.
JOG Sports found life late in the second period when Alton Ho scored on the powerplay, assisted by Danny Chiu and Leon Mo, cutting the lead to 3-1. That momentum carried into the third, where Leon Mo scored early with help from Tracy Wong and Ho, and then Ho struck again on the powerplay - this time assisted by Mo - to tie the game at 3.
AsiaXPAT struggled to regain their offensive rhythm in the third, hampered by penalties including two tripping calls against John Wade and Justin Wong. JOG Sports capitalized on the man advantage and tightened up defensively to preserve the tie.
In net, Nicholas Sellars (AsiaXPAT) faced 22 shots and made 19 saves, while Martin Jim (JOG Sports) turned aside 15 of 18 shots.
Three Stars of the Game:
1. Alton Ho (JOG Sports) - 2 goals, 1 assist
2. Leon Mo (JOG Sports) - 1 goal, 2 assists
3. Justin Wong (AsiaXPAT) - 1 goal, 1 assist
GAME 3
Manulife cruise past RBC Lions with balanced scoring and strong goaltending
Manulife put together a complete performance Thursday night, defeating RBC Lions 4-1 in a game that featured disciplined defense, timely scoring, and standout goaltending.
After a scoreless first period that saw only one penalty for too many men - Manulife broke the deadlock in the second. Reto Broennimann opened the scoring with help from Bruce Hicks and Gary Lawrence, followed shortly by Lawrence himself finishing a play from Hicks and Sean Tong to make it 2-0.
RBC Lions responded late in the second as Justin Kuok capitalized on a setup from Shane Weir, cutting the lead to 2-1. But Manulife quickly regained control in the third. Hicks added to the tally early in the period, assisted by Lawrence and Broennimann, and then Broennimann sealed the win with an empty-net goal from his own zone at 14:12.
Manulife’s goalie Grant Phillips was solid between the pipes, stopping 14 of 15 shots for a .933 save percentage. On the other end, Arthur Chan (RBC) faced 16 shots and made 13 saves.
Penalties were scattered throughout, with Manulife taking three minors and RBC one, but neither team was able to capitalize on the powerplay.
Three Stars of the Game:
1. Reto Broennimann (Manulife) - 2 goals, 1 assist
2. Gary Lawrence (Manulife) - 1 goal, 2 assists
3. Bruce Hicks (Manulife) - 1 goal, 2 assists
Remember to find us on:
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2. Twitter - @OfficialSCIHL
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4. Instagram - www.schl.com
5. Website- www.schil.com