Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Dallas Stars (mm) held on for a 5-4 victory.

A goal by Troy York put Dallas Stars (mm) up 5-3 in the third period, but Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) pulled to within one on Nathan Krusko's tally 15:42 into the third period.

Dallas Stars (mm) was led by York, who grabbed one goal and one assist. York scored 6:00 into the third period to make the score Dallas Stars (mm).

Dallas Stars (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) power plays. Dallas Stars (mm) kept Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Joseph Cruz made 31 saves on 36 shots. Dallas Stars (mm) bested its season scoring average. This season, Dallas Stars (mm) averages 2.6 goals per contest. Dallas Stars (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Dallas Stars (mm) is averaging 1.5 goal against for the season. Dallas Stars (mm) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Dallas Stars (mm) also got points from Ryan James, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Caleb Jones also scored for Dallas Stars (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Dallas Stars (mm) were Connor Smith, who had two and Maxim Letunov, Isaac Cirinna, Ryan Heidrick, and Reed Tarter, who contributed one a piece.

Dallas Stars (mm) was unable to stop Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) averages 1.8 goal allowed per game.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) was helped by Logan Orem, who racked up one goal. Orem scored 3:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). Austin Beaulieu picked up the assist. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got a goal from Cody Thomas as well. More assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) came via Connor Wood, Andrew Kluge, and Mitch Fossier, who each chipped in one.

Dallas Stars (mm)'s Alex Gross stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Dallas Stars (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities.