Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Aaron Reinig put Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) up 3-0 in the second period, but Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) pulled to within one on Cole Crawford's tally 16:12 into the third period.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) got the win behind a great game by Reinig, who had one goal and two assists. Reinig scored 10:23 into the second period to make the score Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm). Eric Benshadle picked up the assist.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) power plays. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 14 shots on net to force 11 saves. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) additionally got points from Ryan Hornberger, who also had one goal and one assist. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) also got a goal from Owen Green as well. More assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) came via Phil Stamer and Cameron Radziwon, who each chipped in one.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) stifled Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) was held below its usual level of production. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) puts an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) was unable to stop Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) eventually piled up 45 shots on goal.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got points from Aaron ONeill, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) received assists from Austin Beaulieu, who had two.

Trevor Micucci rejected 43 shots on goal for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm). Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. Jared Schlemmer recorded 11 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.