Chiefs Chip Away in Game 4, Tie Mann Cup Series with 10–3 Win

The Six Nations Chiefs chipped away against New Westminster’s defence in Game 4 of the Mann Cup, while the Bellies offence struggled to score. They edged the New Westminster Salmonbellies 10–3 on Tuesday night to even the series at two games apiece. The best-of-seven showdown now shifts to a best-of-three, with Game 5 set for Wednesday night at 7:30.

Unlike Monday’s game, which was all-gas-no-brakes, Tuesday night was all about the goaltenders. Doug Jamieson, rarely used on back-to-back nights, delivered a strong performance, stopping 47 of 50 shots for a .940 save percentage and Player of the Game honours. Across the floor, Frank Scigliano faced 51 shots and made 41 saves but could not slow down a Chiefs offence that steadily accelerated over the course of the evening.

The first period flew by with barely a whistle, and only one penalty to Tyson Bell. Shayne Jackson opened the scoring at 1:06, and Ian MacKay added another at 13:41, giving Six Nations a 2–0 edge after 20 minutes. New Westminster again struggled to generate quality looks from the inside and rarely earned second or third chances on possessions. The Chiefs consistently managed the clock, steadily created opportunities.

The Salmonbellies did finally crack Jamieson, but it took them until midway through the second. After calling for a goalie equipment check (on his mask), they quickly capitalized on the power play at 13:46 when Marcus Klarich scored. That sparked a short burst, with Tye Kurtz and Will Malcom each striking within a six-minute span to briefly give New Westminster life. They went into the room with momentum but would need to keep it going into the third.

Instead, the third period was all Six Nations. Even with a second equipment check that resulted in Jamieson being forced to used Warren Hill’s stick, he and the Chiefs shut the door. Ryan Smith scored twice (2:51 and 12:10), Dawson Theede buried one at 7:50, and MacKay put the game on ice with a shorthanded marker at 16:37.

For Six Nations, the scoring was well-distributed once again: Ryan Smith (4G,1A), Ian MacKay (2G, 3A), Lyle Thompson (1G, 3A), Shayne Jackson (2G,1A), Dawson Theede (1G), and Dhane Smith (5A).

The Salmonbellies’ offence came from Klarich (1G, 1A), Kurtz (1G, 1A), and Malcom (1G), with Mitch Jones (2A) and Haiden Dickson (1A) adding helpers. Captain Drew Belgrave earned Player of the Game honours for his side. Defender Eli Gobrecht, inserted out the back gate, quietly impressed by going a perfect 7-for-7 on face-offs.

The physicality was there again, but unlike Monday’s heated affair, Game 4 stayed mostly disciplined until frustrations boiled over in the final three minutes, producing a flurry of penalties including a tilt between Elijah Gash and Steve Priolo. Both teams are clearly feeling the grind of four games in five nights—and there is no relief in sight, with Game 5 tomorrow and just one day’s rest before Friday’s Game 6.

Six Nations played without star lefty Josh Byrne, who left Game 3 injured, but MacKay stepped out the front gate in his place and delivered a five-point gem. For New Westminster, several regulars, including Tyler Pace and Ryan Martel, remained sidelined, while Phil Caputo and Noah Armitage dressed.

There are less than 24 hours before the battle continues. Will Game 5 have drama like the first game? Be a firefight like Monday? Or will we see another standout goaltending drama? Whatever we see, this series is living up to expectations with every game providing a new story.

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