Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM).

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) got the win behind a great game by Mitch Fossier, who had one goal and three assists. Fossier scored short handed 7:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). A holding call on Mitchell Foster put Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) on the penalty kill. Nathan Krusko provided the assist.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 34 penalty minutes.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 11 chances. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s offense rang up 41 shots on Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s net.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) also got points from Krusko, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Austin Beaulieu, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Connor Wood, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) received assists from Tyler Tate, who had three.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) had been averaging 22.0 minutes in penalties per game. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) kept Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Joseph Cruz made 35 saves on 37 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was helped by Michael Burkhardt, who had one goal. Burkhardt scored 15:24 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Jalen Smerek assisted on the tally. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) additionally got points from Zachary Feldman, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) were Gregory Aliotta and Jonathan Murrell, who each chipped in one.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. David Ovsjannikov recorded 36 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). For Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM), Tyler Nabozny was ejected from the game.