The Kensington Wild took an early lead in the provincial hockey finals after a hard-fought 3-2 overtime win against the Charlottetown Knights on March 13, 2026. This opening victory at the Credit Union Centre in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, gives the team the first win in a series to decide the local champion.
The matchup is the first of a best-of-seven series used to determine which team will represent the province at the upcoming Atlantic championships. This series is part of the New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island Major Under-18 Hockey League, where these two teams are known as long-time rivals.
Forward Cam Griffin was a standout player for the Wild, scoring both the tying and winning goals to cap a three-point performance. Local fans gathered at the team’s home ice to support the players in their pursuit of the provincial title.
According to Talkin Puck, the game was decided in extra time after a very close contest. Community excitement is building as the teams prepare for Game 2 of the tournament.
