The Austin Bruins had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over the Coulee Region Chill.

Austin got the win behind a great game by Brennan Sanford, who had two goals and one assist. Sanford scored the first of his two goals at 7:21 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Austin. Sanford's next tally made the score 6-1 Austin with 1:40 left in the third period. The Bruins were on a disadvantage when Niko Hildenbrand went off the ice for tripping. Easton Viitala assisted on the tally.

Austin was led by goalie Nicholas Lehr, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Lehr will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.47.

The Bruins excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Austin surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Bruins average 3.2 goals per game. The 37 shots that Austin put on net surpassed the Bruins' average of 27.1 shots per game this season.

Austin also got points from Lucas Kohls, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Jay Dickman, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Austin also had goals scored by Tyler Jones and Antisin Antisin, who each put in one. More assists for Austin came via Drew Anderson, Austin Nelson, and Guillaume Leclerc, who contributed one a piece.

Coulee Region's offense operated below it season average. The Chill average 3.3 goals per game. Coulee Region forced Austin goalie Lehr to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

The Bruins incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. The Chill took out Blake Cates after he had made 17 saves and installed Adam Carlson in goal, where he finished with 14 saves and the loss. Coulee Region incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.