The Brantford Titans opened their 2024-2025 season with an electrifying home victory against the Pelham Panthers, edging them out 7-6 in a nail-biting contest on September 12th. The atmosphere at Wayne Gretzky S.C. was electric as the Titans showcased their offensive depth and determination, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead.

The Titans came out firing in the first period, with #7 Zach Gratton lighting the lamp early, assisted by Lucas Muhn and Adam Stipan. Shortly after, #21 Adam Stipan added to the lead with help from Titus Muhn and Ethan Szabo. A third goal followed courtesy of #3 Lucas Muhn, assisted by Joseph Pizzoferrato and Mason Takacs, capped the first period with a commanding 3-1 lead.

The second period saw #16 Ethan Szabo took center stage, scoring two crucial goals. His first was set up by Adam Stipan and Emerson Verschoore, while his second came unassisted. With the score at 5-3 in Brantford’s favor heading into the final period, the Titans knew they had to fight hard to secure the win.

In the third period, #19 Tyler Crisostomo found the back of the net, thanks to assists from Seth Vreugdenhil and Jack Pascoe. The Titans extended their lead further when #Joseph Pizzoferrato scored, with assists from Matteo Crichigno and Mateo Chiavetti. Despite a late surge from the Panthers, the Titans held on for a thrilling 7-6 victory.

Head Coach and General Manager Daniel Fitzgerald shared his thoughts on the game:"It was exciting to see the response from the community last night. We fed off the energy of the crowd, which helped us get off to a great start. As a coach, you’re constantly looking for ways to improve, but it’s always better to learn from a win. We have some details we need to tighten up, but I’m very happy with how our group continued to respond to adversity the right way. To get the first win in franchise history, at home in our first game, that’s special. It’s a testament to the work these guys have put in and their desire to be great. Obviously, we’re thrilled with the result, but our focus remains on the process, and we’ll put our work boots on again tomorrow, just like we do every day.”

This hard-fought win in the season opener has the team buzzing with excitement for what lies ahead. With a mix of scoring talent and teamwork already on display, the Titans are confident that this win is just the beginning of a memorable season. As the team builds on this momentum, fans can expect even more thrilling moments in future games.

Get tickets to our next home game on Thursday, September 19th vs the Caledonia Corvairs at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre at 7:30 PM.