In a thrilling conclusion to the TT Hockey Board’s (TTHB) National Indoor tournament, Defence Force emerged victorious in a nail-biting shootout against Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) in the men’s open division final. The match, held at the Woodbrook Youth Facility on November 22, was a spectacle of skill, determination, and high drama. Defence Force secured the title after a marathon shootout that saw ten shots, with national player Mickel Pierre delivering the decisive goal past goalkeeper Reiza Hosein. The game had ended regulation time tied at 5-5, setting the stage for the intense shootout. Defence Force had initially dominated, racing to a 4-0 lead by the 18th minute, thanks to goals from David Coker, Sheldon De Lisle, Tarrell Singh, and Shaquille Daniel. However, QPCC fought back valiantly, with Jordan Vieira leading the charge. Vieira’s two late goals, including his 29th of the division, tied the game and forced the shootout. Despite Vieira’s heroics, Defence Force’s Zeon Hamilton and Hosein proved formidable in goal, ultimately sealing the win for their team. This victory avenged Defence Force’s loss to QPCC in the men’s knockout final on November 16. In other tournament action, Police claimed third place in the men’s open division with a commanding 10-4 win over Paragon, while QPCC triumphed in the mixed vets final with a 7-5 victory over Police, powered by Shawn Lee Quay’s four-goal performance. Notre Dame dominated the men’s Trinity division final, with Nicholas Whiteman scoring six goals in a 10-4 win over SHAPE, and Magnolia secured the women’s Trinity division title with a 5-1 victory over Police, thanks to Natania Rowe’s brace.