COLE STEWART netted a hat trick to lead Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) over Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm), 6-1.

STEWART notched his first tally 11:17 into the first period. He then added goals at 5:43 into the second and at 15:46 into the second.

The game was close after the first frame, but Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) banged in four goals during the second period to put the victory out of reach for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm).

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) power plays. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) averages 2.8 goals per contest.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got points from JOSH WILKINS, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and DAVID COHEN, who also had one goal and one assist. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got a goal from MATT JENNINGS as well. Other players who recorded assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) were PAUL RABY, who had two and BRADLEY INGERSOLL, ZEKE ZEIER, SAMUEL SWANSON, and MATTHEW CURLEY, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) ended up below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was led by Drew Platt, who scored the team's only goal. Platt scored 8:22 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Thunder AAA Hockey (mm). Jonathan Weston assisted on the tally.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s HUNTER HART stopped 17 shots out of the 18 that he faced. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Joshua Nolan made 18 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) on 24 shots.