🏒 McKinney JV White Storms Past #2 Ranked Plano West with a 6–4 Victory! ⚡️

What a night on the South Rink! McKinney JV White delivered an electric performance Sunday evening, defeating Plano West 6–4 in a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on their feet until the final buzzer. 💥

First Period: Fast Start for McKinney 🚀

McKinney came out flying, striking first when #72 Ronald Liu buried the opener just 2:25 into the game. Plano West evened the score five minutes later, but McKinney quickly answered #31 Viktor Chuprov found the net off a slick setup from Liu to take a 2–1 lead heading into intermission.

Second Period: Trading Goals 🔁

The energy carried into the second as #60 Kenneth Barrus extended McKinney’s lead to 3–1 midway through the frame. Plano West fought back, scoring twice including a shorthanded goal that tied it 3–3 before the second intermission. The game was up for grabs, and the crowd could feel the tension building. 🎯

Third Period: McKinney Power Surge ⚡️

Plano West briefly took control on a power play goal early in the third, going up 4–3. But McKinney didn’t blink. While shorthanded, Liu struck again this time assisted by Chuprov and #55 Jacob Measels tying the game 4–4 and swinging momentum back to McKinney’s bench.

Moments later, Chuprov added his second of the night (and third point!) with help from #83 Rhett Pierson, giving McKinney the lead once more. To seal the deal, #17 Caleb Sloan buried the insurance goal with under two minutes to play, assisted again by Chuprov. 🎉

Between the Pipes 🧱

Goaltender Noah Ashley stood tall all night, turning aside 21 of 25 shots (.840 SV%) and locking down the crease when it mattered most. His steady play gave the offense the confidence to push for the win.

Shooting Stats 🔫

McKinney outshot Plano West 33–25, showcasing relentless pressure and excellent puck control, especially in the third period when they poured on 15 shots.