RYAN MOORE netted a hat trick to lead Belle Tire (mm) over Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm), 8-1.

MOORE notched his first tally 1:40 into the first period. He then added goals at 10:14 into the first and at 11:01 into the second.

Belle Tire (mm) made Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s netminders to work in net, firing 42 shots and forcing 34 saves. Trevor Micucci made 32 stops and Matthew Blattenberger made two. Belle Tire (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) to score on any of its four power plays. Belle Tire (mm) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Belle Tire (mm) averages 4.7 goals per game. The defensemen of Belle Tire (mm) were also effective in Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s zone, and came away with two goals.

Belle Tire (mm) also got points from Blake Siebenaler, who also tallied one goal and one assist. DEAN HEWINES also scored for Belle Tire (mm). More assists for Belle Tire (mm) came via CALEB HITE, who had two and MATTHEW ACCIAIOLI, MIKE WINN, and Steven Merl, who contributed one a piece.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) was led by Joshua Biasillo, who scored the team's only goal. Biasillo scored 8:59 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Belle Tire (mm). Joseph Cecconi provided the assist.

Jordan Severo rejected 16 shots on goal for Belle Tire (mm). Belle Tire (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.