Canada Starts with a WIN vs Hungary

BSHL Team Canada Opens European Tour with Offensive Showcase in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary – February 13, 2025

BSHL Team Canada made a strong statement in their European tour opener, skating to a commanding 8-5 victory over Hungary L'Angels at Óbuda Athletic Arena. In a game full of offensive firepower, the Canadians took control with a dominant second period and held off a late push from the Hungarian squad to secure the win.

First Period: Back-and-Forth Battle

Hungary L'Angels struck first at 17:00 when #97 found the back of the net unassisted. However, Team Canada quickly responded at 12:00 with #2 scoring his first of the game. Momentum shifted further in Canada’s favor at 8:13 when #19, assisted by #65, put them ahead 2-1. Hungary wouldn’t go quietly, though, as #90 capitalized on a late chance at 1:47 to tie the game heading into the first intermission.

Second Period: Team Canada Takes Over

The second frame saw Team Canada take full control, netting five unanswered goals. #15 started the surge with a pair of quick goals at 16:15 and 16:00, with the first assisted by #19. The scoring continued at 12:52 when #2, assisted by #9, extended the lead to 5-2. Just minutes later, #19 potted his second of the night unassisted at 6:38, followed by #91 at 5:15, who buried a setup from #9.

Hungary L'Angels had no answer in the second, as Canada outshot them 17-15 and dominated possession despite a flurry of penalties on both sides.

Third Period: Hungary Rallies but Canada Closes the Door

Hungary attempted to mount a comeback in the third, scoring three times. #5 got things started at 14:36, assisted by #97, before #22 struck twice unassisted at 6:11 and 3:41 to cut the lead to 7-5.

With the game tightening up, Team Canada put the finishing touches on their victory when #32, assisted by #44, sealed it at 1:34 with an insurance marker.

Goaltending & Special Teams

Both Canadian goalies saw action, with #50 stopping 16 of 19 shots (.842 SV%) and #31 making 18 saves on 20 shots (.900 SV%). Hungary L’Angels’ netminders had a tough night, facing 39 total shots, with #1 splitting time and finishing with a .706 SV% and .824 SV%, respectively.

Final Thoughts

Despite some defensive lapses late in the game, Team Canada’s offensive depth proved too much for Hungary to handle. With eight different players registering points, Canada showed excellent chemistry and puck movement. The second period onslaught was the game-changer, setting the tone for the rest of their European tour.

Scoring Summary:

🇨🇦 BSHL Team Canada – 1st Period: #2 (12:00, unassisted), #19 (8:13, assist: #65)
🇭🇺 Hungary L'Angels – 1st Period: #97 (17:00, unassisted), #90 (1:47, unassisted)

🇨🇦 BSHL Team Canada – 2nd Period: #15 (16:15, assist: #19), #15 (16:00, unassisted), #2 (12:52, assist: #9), #19 (6:38, unassisted), #91 (5:15, assist: #9)

🇭🇺 Hungary L'Angels – 3rd Period: #5 (14:36, assist: #97), #22 (6:11, unassisted), #22 (3:41, unassisted)
🇨🇦 BSHL Team Canada – 3rd Period: #32 (1:34, assist: #44)

Three Stars of the Game:

⭐ #19 (CAN) – 2G, 1A