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Bushnoe led scoring with 2 goals and 1 assist with Alex Buque turning aside 41 of 45 shots to send Ladner the to the Presidents Cup in Whitby, Ontario August 24-30.

The game was tight with the hosts leading by one after 20 and 40 minutes and the game tied at 4 early in the final frame, before two goals in a span of 6 seconds from Brayden Bushnoe and Coady Adamson, coupled with a pair of late short handed goals gave Ladner the series win.

For the fifth straight season, the Ladner Pioneers are provincial champions. Ladner sealed the deal Saturday night at home with an 8-4 win over the Victoria Shamrocks and win the final series 3-0.

Adamson swept all playoff offensive categories with goals (9), assists (12) and total points (21) while Buque had the top save percentage (88.8%), goals against average (5.43) and wins (6) in goal.

The Pioneers hope to close out the series with a sweep 5:00pm, Saturday August 9th back at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Games 4 and 5, if needed, will be posted shortly.

The Shamrocks led 2-1 after 20 minutes and outshot the Pioneers 54-41 but could not close the deal in a 7-6 loss at The Q Centre Sunday. Victoria’s Rylee Marsh led scoring with 3 goals and 1 assist, while Ladner’s Buque turned aside 48 of 54 shots for the win.

Ladner never trailed in the match and outshot Victoria 63-43, with Alex Buque having a huge game stopping 41 shots. Keegan Bell (2G, 1A), Coady Adamson (2G, 1A) and James Baker (1G, 2A) led all scorers.

Game 1 of the best-of-5 final between current provincial and league champion Ladner Pioneers and rival Victoria Shamrocks took place Saturday afternoon at the Ladner Leisure Centre, with the hosts coming away with a 10-2 victory.

Game 2 is set for 5:00pm, Sunday July 27th at The Q Centre and Game 3 is set for 5:00pm, Saturday August 9th back at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Games 4 and 5, if needed, will be posted shortly.

The first 3 games of the 2025 WCSLA Finals have been set! Game 1 of the best-of-5 final between current provincial and league champion Ladner Pioneers and rival Victoria Shamrocks is set for 5:00pm, Saturday July 26th at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

So, for the 3rd straight season, it will be the Pioneers squaring off with the Shamrocks in the best-of-5 league championship. Check the website for game times and scores!

The Pioneers completed the sweep as well Tuesday night by defeating the Bandits 14-8 at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Ladner was led by Bromley (1G, 5A) and Buque (43 saves on 51 shots).

Ladner dispatched the Bandits 10-5 to take a 2-0 lead in its series Sunday at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Spencer Bromley (4G) and Keegan Kozak (1G, 3A) led the charge for the Pioneers, with Buque stopping 37 of 42 shots.

Game 1 of the best-of-5 semi-final between mainland rivals Ladner and Coquitlam went Thursday night with the Pioneers taking the opener 14-9 at Ladner Leisure Centre. Coady Adamson (7A) led the attack while Alex Buque and Matt Hills combined to stop 46 of 55 shots.

The Shamrocks completed the sweep by edging the Timbermen 7-6 at The Q Centre Tuesday night, despite being outshot 47-41. Bland was solid in goal for Victoria, stopping 41 shots. Nanaimo’s Andrew Miller (4G) and Luke Ory (4A) led all scorers.

Victoria took a 5-0 lead into the second period and hung on for a 10-5 win over Nanaimo in Game 2 Saturday at Frank Crane Arena. The Timbermen's Jake Mickelson led scoring with 3 goals and 1 assist, while the Shamrocks' Bland stopped 35 of 40 shots in net.

Game 1 of the best-of-5 semi-final between island rivals Victoria and Nanaimo went Wednesday night with the Shamrocks taking the opener 8-4 at The Q Centre. OneniotekÓ:Wa Maracle (2G, 2A) and Rylee Marsh (1G, 3A) led the attack while Adam Bland stopped 36 of 40 shots.

New Westminster visits the Indians Friday night at Harry Jerome and Saturday afternoon, the 'Bellies meet the Timbermen (3-2) at the Nanaimo Ice Centre, while Sunday afternoon Ladner visits the Shamrocks (4-1) at The Q Centre and North Shore takes on the Bandits at Poirier.

Week 4 of the 2025 WCSLA regular season features 6 matches. Coquitlam (2-4) squares off with the Salmonbellies (0-4) at Queen's Park Arena Wednesday evening and reigning champion Pioneers (4-0) host North Shore (1-3) Thursday night at Ladner Leisure Centre.

After three weeks of play, Victoria's Rylee Marsh leads with 28 points and 25 assists, with Victoria's Jackson Boyd leading with 15 goals. North Shore's Connor Nichols leads in save percentage (0.897) and goals against average (3.72).

Sunday afternoon, the Shamrocks (4-1) knocked off the Bandits (2-4) 13-10 at The Q Centre. OneniotekÓ:Wa Maracle (3G, 2A) and Nolan Morrision (2G, 3A) led the attack, with Darian Claxton and Colin Jeffrey combining to stop 29 of 39 shots.

Week 3 of the 2025 WCSLA regular season had 4 matches. Reigning champion Pioneers hosted Coquitlam Thursday night at LLC and remained perfect on the season with a come from behind 9-7 victory. Coady Adamson (4G, 3A) led the attack with Matt Hills stopping 33 of 40 shots faced.