MCP: News Super L. Hockey 2024 Pretoria Capitals trap the Johannesburg Wildcats 8-6 in Cape Town.

Good day, Cape Town! Here’s your quick roundup from this morning’s thrilling ice hockey action at the Ice Station Arena, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment Complex.

It was a hard-fought battle between the Johannesburg Wildcats and the Pretoria Capitals, with exceptional performances on both sides. The Wildcats came out swinging, showing flashes of brilliant hockey, but once again, the discipline and strength in numbers of the Capitals sealed the fate of the game—and unfortunately, put a serious dent in the Wildcats' Super League campaign.

Though the lead changed back and forth in this head-to-head contest, it was anyone’s game to win until a momentary lapse in judgment sent one of the Wildcats to the penalty box with just three minutes left in the final period. With the score tied, the Capitals took full advantage of their power play, scoring within seconds and following it up quickly with another goal as the Wildcats threw everything they had into an all-out offensive push to even the score.

In the end, it was the Capitals' resilience and depth that made all the difference. Their young, vibrant team capitalized on every opportunity, leaving the Wildcats with zero points in the tournament. This win puts the Pretoria Capitals in a very favorable position, now sitting at the top of the standings with 9 points, while the Kings are at 3 points, and the Wildcats remain scoreless.

With two games left in the Cape Town leg of the tournament, expect all-out war as the Kings face their next two must-win matchups. The first is tonight at 20:45 against the Wildcats, followed by tomorrow night’s showdown against the Capitals at 19:00.

Tickets are available at the door for just R100 per person. Don’t miss out on Africa’s hottest ice hockey tournament right here in the Mother City of Africa!

Stay the fun, Cape Town, and don’t miss out!