All teams have no had at least one fixture with some entering in the preliminary round. Here a re the results of the first round (baring any late gamesheet changes).
Highest Scorers of the Round
Mother Puckers — 465.4 points
A monstrous total that set the benchmark for the entire Shield. Their roster fired on every cylinder, producing the most dominant win of the round.
The Flying Puckhits — 425.7 points
A statement performance. Relentless scoring across the board and one of the most complete wins of the opening stage.
Blazin’ Squad — 430.0 points
Explosive, clinical, and ruthless. They overwhelmed AD/HD with one of the most lopsided offensive displays of the round.
Dreams of Green Fields — 397.6 points
A beautifully balanced lineup that delivered big numbers everywhere. A dark‑horse contender emerging early.
Closest Matches of the Round
Face Pucks 373.4 – 364.0 (off)side chick
A thriller. Both teams broke 360, but Face Pucks edged it with a late‑round surge. One of the best games of the opening stage.
Dowd with the Sickness 262.9 – 258.5 McBean Me Up Scotty
A four‑point nail‑biter. Every category mattered, and this one swung multiple times before settling.
Happy Slappers 234.5 – 238.5 Thunder Paws
A narrow road win for Thunder Paws, decided by a single standout skater performance.
HorsinAround69 326.4 – 323.1 Reece Kelly Watch The Stars
A heavyweight clash with both teams over 320. HorsinAround69 held on by the slimmest of margins.
I Assisted Gabe Bast 274.4 – 271.5 Reading Royals
A three‑point margin in a game where both sides deserved to advance. Fine margins defined this one
