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Sutter Fund Chiefs score in OT to stay perfect at Esso Cup

Apr 22, 2026 | 11:03 AM

The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs won their fourth straight game with a 3-2 overtime victory on Wednesday.

They defeated the Northern Selects to remain undefeated at the 2026 Esso Cup in Dieppe, New Brunswick, with forward Jensyn Stephenson scoring just 38 seconds into the extra frame.

Stephenson also scored the game-tying goal in the third period when Red Deer trailed their opponents 2-1.

Red Deer’s Ceder Thorburn scored the Chiefs’ first goal of the game while on the power play in the opening period.

Red Deer goaltender Brylee Hull made 22 saves on 24 shots, and Selects netminder Amy Field had 24 saves on 27 shots.

Next up, the Chiefs will suit up against the Stoney Creek Sabres, who, at the time of publishing, also remain undefeated; however, the Sabres also on Wednesday afternoon in hopes of keeping their winning streak alive.

If the Sabres come out on top, the Chiefs’ matchup against them to wrap up round robin play on Thursday will determine who will finish on top of the standings.

Puck drop is set for 11 a.m. Atlantic time or 8 a.m. Mountain Time on Thursday.