SAINTS STUN THE LEAGUE LEADERS WITH A STATEMENT WIN AT HOME

by Dave Kidd

June 12, 2026

Some games feel like a measuring stick. Others feel like a message. Tonight at home, the Port Coquitlam Saints delivered both—loudly—by knocking off the top‑ranked Thunder 10–7 in a performance that blended grit, pace, and a little bit of swagger.

It was a rocky start against a heavyweight, facing the number‑one team in the league, the Saints didn’t blink. They struck first, setting an early tone, only for Langley to answer immediately on the next possession. That quick reply swung momentum the Thunder’s way, and they rode it through the opening frame, outpacing PoCo 4–2.

It felt like one of those nights where the favourite might slowly squeeze the life out of the underdog. The Saints had other plans.

Whatever was said in the dressing room between periods worked. The Saints came out with purpose, winning battles, dictating tempo, and refusing to give Langley clean looks.

PoCo outscored the Thunder 4–1 in the middle frame, seizing the lead and—more importantly—the belief that they could control the game. Loose balls, defensive resets, transition pushes… the Saints owned the details, and the scoreboard followed.

With the league leaders wobbling, the Saints didn’t ease off. They kept the scoring pace rolling, adding another four goals while holding Langley to just two. Every time the Thunder tried to claw back, PoCo answered with poise.

By the final buzzer, the Saints had outscored Langley 8–3 over the last forty minutes. That’s not just a comeback—that’s a statement.

Your 3 Stars Tonight

Elijah Terry delivered the best game of his season.

  • 4 goals
  • 2 assists
  • 6 points
  • Game and Team high 7 loose balls

He was everywhere: finishing inside, quarterbacking possessions, digging out rebounds, and setting the tone shift after shift.

At the faceoff dot, Adam Wong continued his dominant run with 14 wins, giving PoCo the possessions they needed to tilt the floor. Luke Neary was a perfect complement, scooping 6 loose balls off those draws and extending Saints possessions.

This was a team win, but those three drove the engine.

The final score your Port Coquitlam Saints 10Langley Thunder 7

A win over the league’s top team, on the road, in convincing fashion.

No rest for the black and yellow.

  • Tomorrow, June 13, 2026 The Saints head to Nanaimo to face the Timbermen. Game time: 2:30 pm
  • Next Home GameFriday, June 19, 2026 vs. the New Westminster Salmonbellies Port Coquitlam Community Centre Doors: 6:00 pm | Faceoff: 7:00 pm

Expect a packed barn after tonight’s performance.

Team Stats – Season Leaders

  • Loose Balls:Luke Neary
  • Caused Turnovers:Nolan Ross
  • Turnovers:Josh Mills
  • Blocked Shots:Levi Touhey