Sutter Fund Chiefs finish 5-0 in preliminary play at Esso Cup

The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs have locked up first place in the standings at the 2026 Esso Cup.

On Thursday, they defeated the Stoney Creek Sabres from Ontario 3-1 to finish preliminary action with a perfect 5-0 record in the tournament in Dieppe, New Brunswick.

Red Deer’s Rylee Cruse scored the opening goal for the Chiefs, and in the third period, Taylor Wasylchew broke the tie, followed by an empty-net goal from Violet Green.

Goaltender Quinn Smith made 29 saves on 30 shots to secure the win.