Austin Beaulieu quarterbacked Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s offense to perfection and bagged four in Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s 8-1 win over Washington Little Capitals (mm).

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Washington Little Capitals (mm) to score on any of its four power plays. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) averages 4.5 goals per contest.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got points from Connor Wood, who also finished with two goals and one assist, Aaron ONeill, who also tallied one goal and two assists, Logan Orem, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Garrett Elmore, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) included Phillip Zbell, who had one and Nathan Krusko, who had two. More assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) came via Mitch Fossier and Hayden Winch, who each chipped in one and Teddy Rotenberger and Tyler Tate, who contributed two a piece.

Washington Little Capitals (mm) was held below its usual level of production. Washington Little Capitals (mm) puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s defense shut down Washington Little Capitals (mm)'s forwards for much of the game, and Washington Little Capitals (mm) got off only 12 shots during the contest. Penalties took their toll on Washington Little Capitals (mm), as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals.

Washington Little Capitals (mm) was led by Jason O Neill, who scored the team's only goal. O Neill scored 5:05 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). Brady Pfaff assisted on the tally.

Jared Schlemmer rejected 11 shots on goal for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Todd Lemon made zero saves before being replaced by Kristofer Carlson, who took the loss and made 20 saves. Washington Little Capitals (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.