

Clarke Petterson scored five goals and the T-Birds dominated the opening half for a 15-10 win over Rochester at Scotiabank Centre. Halifax built a commanding 7-2 lead by the second quarter, controlling the tempo and forcing loose balls that fueled the transition game. Jake Withers and Jason Knox provided secondary scoring as the Birds held firm despite Rochester's late-quarter pushes, with the Knighthawks scoring three unanswered in both the third and fourth periods without ever threatening the lead.
AI-generated recap
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbirds | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| Knighthawks | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |