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October 6, 2025

GMHL Game of the Week: September 29th to October 5th

GMHL Game of the Week: September 29th to October 5th

GAME OF THE WEEK – September 29th - October 5th, 2025
West Nipissing Lynx (5) vs. Tottenham Railers (4)
Sturgeon Falls Arena – Sturgeon Falls, ON

Introduction

The 2025–26 GMHL season is officially in October and with all teams now in action, our first Game of the Week featured a thrilling North Division showdown between two clubs looking to prove themselves among the league’s elite. The West Nipissing Lynx outlasted the Tottenham Railers 5–4 in a fast-paced, physical affair that lived up expectations.

For Tottenham, this marked their seventh game since moving to the powerhouse North Division, a battleground that has produced every Russell Cup champion for the past eight seasons. The Railers—fresh off a memorable playoff run last year where Tighe Frazee broke out with 24 postseason points to tie for the league lead—showed they can compete in the North right away. Meanwhile, West Nipissing proved that they’re ready to chase a championship of their own, powered by returning star Alexandre Dubuc, who rejoined the team after a year away and picked up right where he left off with a multi-point effort.

Game Summary

First Period:
The Railers came out hot, and it didn’t take long for Tighe Frazee to make his presence felt. The playoff hero struck twice in the opening frame, giving Tottenham a 2–0 lead and showing why he remains one of the GMHL’s most dangerous forwards. But the Lynx clawed back late, as Alexandre Dubuc buried his ninth of the season in the final minute to cut the lead to 2–1 heading into the intermission.

Second Period:
Tottenham extended their advantage midway through the period thanks to DonHeaven Veilleux, but that goal only ignited the Lynx offense. West Nipissing stormed back with three straight tallies—Tyler Thibodeau, Riley Brunet, and Zachary Piquette—in a dominant stretch that flipped the game on its head. The Lynx headed to the locker room up 4–3 after outshooting the Railers and capitalizing on special teams.

Third Period:
The Railers tied things up early in the third when Artsiom Bialiayev finished off a setup from Tighe Frazee, but the Lynx would not be denied. On a late power play, Zachary Major—one of West Nipissing’s local leaders and emotional anchors—sniped home the eventual game-winner. Despite a relentless 41-shot effort from Tottenham, Vladislav Morozyuk stood tall to close out the 5–4 victory for West Nipissing.

Goaltending Battle

Both goaltenders were heavily tested in this North Division shootout. Cameron Millar of Tottenham was stellar for the Railers, stopping 60 of 65 shots and keeping his team within striking distance all game long. At the other end, Vladislav Morozyuk turned aside 37 shots for the Lynx, settling in after a shaky start to secure the win in front of a fired-up Sturgeon Falls crowd.

Key Performances

  • Zachary Major (West Nipissing): 1G, 2A – the hometown star was everywhere, controlling play and picking up the game-winner on the power play.

  • Tyler Thibodeau (West Nipissing): 1G, 2A – dynamic in all three zones, including a crucial power-play marker.

  • Alexandre Dubuc (West Nipissing): 1G, 1A – Made a huge offensive impact, reminding everyone why he was a 99-point player in 2023–24.

  • Tighe Frazee (Tottenham): 2G, 1A – continued his offensive tear from last year’s playoffs, leading the Railers’ attack.

  • Cameron Millar (Tottenham): 60 saves – kept his team alive with a tremendous debut performance.

Implications

This early-season victory could prove significant for West Nipissing, as the two points they earned keeps them within striking distance of the North’s top contenders. The Lynx’s offensive depth and leadership from their returning veterans make them a legitimate threat.

For Tottenham, despite the loss, this performance showed they belong in the North. With Frazee picking up right where he left off and Millar proving capable of handling a heavy workload, the Railers appear poised for a strong season in their new division.

What’s Next

The West Nipissing Lynx (4–2–0) will look to build on this strong start when they take on the North Division-leading Ville-Marie Pirates on Friday, October 10th. Meanwhile, the Tottenham Railers (3–4–0) will aim to bounce back the same night against the South Division’s Richmond Hill Rampage, who are still searching for their first win of the campaign.