The final weekend of the playoff group stages delivered all the drama, goals, and intensity you’d expect as teams battled it out for a place in the Final Four. With only Dundee Rockets having secured their semi-final spot ahead of the weekend, all eyes were on who would join them.

Group A: Lynx vs Pirates – A Double Header Decider

Aberdeen Lynx and Paisley Pirates went head-to-head in a tense double header, with everything on the line. Pirates had a slight edge going into the weekend thanks to an overtime point picked up against the Rockets—but Lynx were ready for the fight.

Saturday in Aberdeen saw the Lynx come out strong, edging the first period 2-1. Pirates hit back to level things by the end of the second, but the third belonged to the Lynx. Goals from Josef Babicka and Brant Saretsky sealed a 5-3 win, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Sunday in Braehead was winner-takes-all. Jordan Leyden opened the scoring for the Lynx, but Pirates answered on the powerplay through Oliver King. A late first-period goal gave the Lynx the lead again, and it was neck and neck going into the final frame. With everything on the line, Rowan Mills stepped up to score and send the Lynx through to the semi-finals.

Group B: Capitals and Kestrels Secure Their Spots

North Ayrshire Wild faced a challenging back-to-back schedule against the top two in Group B—Edinburgh Capitals and Kirkcaldy Kestrels. Both opponents had already defeated Wild once and knew a solid performance would punch their playoff tickets.

Saturday in Murrayfield, the Capitals wasted no time—Chad Smith opened the scoring just nine seconds in. Although Wild quickly equalised through Rocco Murray, Edinburgh pulled away with goals from Dean Walker and a second-period surge. They wrapped up an 8-3 win with a commanding third period display.

Sunday in Auchenharvie, Wild hosted the Kestrels and looked to bounce back, but it was Fife’s Caiden Forbes who found the net in a tight first period. Despite a goalless second, the Kestrels finished strong with third-period goals from Joshua Saunders and Harris Piotrowicz to take a 3-0 win and seal second place.

The Final Four Is Set!

With the dust settled, here are your Playoff Semi-Final Matchups this Saturday:

🔹 Dundee Rockets vs Kirkcaldy Kestrels
🔹 Edinburgh Capitals vs Aberdeen Lynx

It’s all to play for with a spot in the Playoff Final on the line. Expect fast-paced hockey, big hits, and a packed crowd.

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