The Atlético Ottawa–Cavalry FC “game on ice” took Canadian soccer a different level entirely. Played in a fierce snowstorm the 2025 CPL Final,unfolded on a field covered in white, with players battling freezing winds and slippery turf. Cavalry struck first, but Ottawa responded through David Rodríguez’s brilliant stunning bicycle-kick (also being referred to as the icicle kick)e qualizer. Snowplows entered to clear the pitch for extra time, adding to the drama. Rodríguez then chipped in the winner, securing Ottawa’s first North Star Cup in unforgettable fashion. Grit, skill, and sheer resilience turned this blizzard-soaked final into one of the league’s most iconic moments.-And the audience got to chuck snowballs at the player-which greatly added to the proceedings.