McKinney Ice Hockey Varsity Gold shocked the Texas high school hockey! 2-1 Overtime win vs. Prosper!
McKinney Ice Hockey Varsity Gold shocked the Texas high school hockey world last night with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against top-ranked Prosper, a win that dethroned the Eagles from their #1 spot and stamped McKinney’s dominance on home ice 🏒🔥.
First Period: Lightning Start ⚡
McKinney wasted no time, setting the tone just 2:26 into the game when Jared Paz (#28) buried a perfect setup from Tate Cakir (#22), giving McKinney a 1-0 lead. The Blue and Grey attacked relentlessly, outworking Prosper in the corners and clogging the middle lanes behind a strong defensive effort led by Andrew Demma (#29) between the pipes.
Second Period: Battle Tested 💥
Prosper leveled the game midway through the second period when Hudson Cooper (#8) capitalized on some crisp passing from Lucas Milogradov and Leo Lovell. Despite a few penalties and momentum swings, McKinney’s penalty kill held strong, blocking shots and forcing Prosper to shoot from the perimeter.
Third Period: Grit and Grind 🧱
Neither team could break the tie in regulation, as McKinney’s defense battled through fatigue and Prosper’s forecheck. Goalie Andrew Demma stood tall, turning away all ten third-period shots to keep his team in striking distance, ultimately racking up 31 saves on 32 shots for a remarkable .969 save percentage.
Overtime Magic ✨
Forty seconds into the extra frame, destiny struck. On a power play, Nathan Upvall (#46) hammered home the game-winner from the slot off a point-perfect assist from goalie Andrew Demma, sending the McKinney bench into chaos 🔥🙌. The crowd erupted as the players mobbed Upvall near center ice, a fitting end for a statement game.
Final Thoughts 🏆
This overtime win not only handed Prosper their second loss of the season but also cemented McKinney Varsity Gold’s place among Texas’ elite programs. Behind Demma’s brilliance in net and contributions across the lineup, McKinney proved they’re built for the big stage.
Final score: McKinney 2 – Prosper 1 (OT)
Shots: McKinney 25 – Prosper 32
Goaltender: Demma, Andrew – 31 saves, 1 assist, .969 Sv%
McKinney’s message to the league is clear: there’s a new sheriff in town, and they wear Blue and Grey 🚨💪