Even though Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s Nathan Krusko netted two goals and Austin Beaulieu ccontributed one point, Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) was held to a tie by Belle Tire (mm), 4-4 (OT).

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) wound up below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) forced Belle Tire (mm) goalie QUINTEN PROKOPETZ to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got a goal from Garrett Elmore as well. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) received assists from Connor Wood, who had two and Phillip Zbell and Mitch Fossier, who contributed one a piece.

Belle Tire (mm) forced Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s goalies to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots and forcing 32 saves. Joseph Cruz made 12 stops and Jared Schlemmer made 20. Belle Tire (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) power plays.

Belle Tire (mm) was helped by RYAN MOORE, who finished with one goal. MOORE scored short handed 9:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Belle Tire (mm). A boarding call on Blake Siebenaler put Belle Tire (mm) on the penalty kill. MATTHEW ACCIAIOLI provided the assist. Belle Tire (mm) additionally got points from Evan Gizinski, who also registered one goal and one assist. ALEX PECK also scored for Belle Tire (mm). More assists for Belle Tire (mm) came via Matt Stief, DEAN HEWINES, MATT COLUNGA, and Max Rasberg, who each chipped in one.

PROKOPETZ rejected 35 shots on goal for Belle Tire (mm). Belle Tire (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.