The Notre Dame Hounds opened the 2018 Telus Cup on a winning note on Monday as they skated past the Toronto Young Nationals, 5-3, to kick-off the Midget AAA National Championship.

Stanley Cooley scored with 2:07 to play in regulation to break up a tie game and send the Hounds to the victory. 

Brad Morrissey had a goal and three points in the win, while Luke Mylymok finished with a goal and two points, and Quinn Schmiemann chipped in with two assists.

Hounds goalie Riley Kohonick turned away 17 shots for the win.

The Hounds will be back in action on Tuesday night when they face the host Sudbury Wolves at 5 p.m. Sask time.