MSOC LPK Kodiaks vs NAIT Ooks – Quarterfinal 2

Game 3

Oct. 24, 2025 – The opening half between the NAIT Ooks and the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks was defined by physical play and tight defensive organization from each side. Both goalkeepers, NAIT's Parys Ona MacArthur (fifth year, Sherwood Park, Alta.) and Lethbridge's Adam Krisko (second year, General Arts and Science, Lethbridge), were tested early, with Krisko denying several dangerous chances to keep his team in the game.

NAIT's intensity occasionally led to foul trouble, with #5 Andrii Khymchuk (second year, Lutsk, Ukraine), #10 Hossie Kifle (third year, Edmonton), #6 Luis (Alex) Arreaza (second year, Edmonton), and #21 Vladyslav Satsevich (first year, Kakhovka, Ukraine) all receiving yellow cards in the half. Despite this, the Ooks continued to dominate possession and create offensive pressure, generating seven corner kicks and a series of shots. Lethbridge countered through quick transitions, including a late chance from #8 Emiliano Ga Velarde (second year, Agriculture Sciences – Animal Science, Saltillo, Mexico) that forced a save from MacArthur in the 43rd minute.

The first half ended scoreless despite NAIT's repeated offensive efforts and Lethbridge's disciplined defence. Both goalkeepers were sharp, combining for nine saves in a competitive and heated opening period.

The Ooks entered the second half determined to capitalize on their chances. The pressure paid off shortly after the restart when Kifle broke the deadlock in the 58th minute, finishing a setup from #2 Patrick Culshaw (second year, Edmonton) for his first goal of the season and a 1–0 NAIT lead. With momentum on their side, NAIT continued to apply pressure, controlling the pace of play. NAIT extended their lead in the 77th minute when #9 Jameson Kiezik (second year, Edmonton) found the back of the net, assisted by #22 Lungelo Napa (second year, Edmonton), doubling the advantage to 2–0. The Kodiaks refused to go quietly, however. In the 87th minute, #6 Moe Huska (first year, General Arts and Science - Kinesiology Certificate, Cranbrook, B.C.) cut the deficit to one after finishing a setup from #10 Jaxon Uhl (fourth year, Business Administration – Management, Lethbridge), putting Lethbridge back within reach at 2–1. The closing moments turned tense as NAIT faced a flurry of fouls and late pressure from the Kodiaks.

In the final minute of regulation, emotions boiled over as #16 Enzo Squicciarini (fourth year, Edmonton) received a yellow card followed by a red, reducing NAIT to 10 players. Lethbridge earned a last-minute corner and fired a shot wide right as the final whistle sounded.

Despite the late push from the Kodiaks, the Ooks held firm defensively to secure a hard-fought victory and a spot in the semifinals.

ACAC Players of the Match:

NAIT: #21 Vladyslav Satsevich

LPK: #1 Adam Krisko