Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) relied on the scoring touch of HAYDEN KNIGHT, who netted two goals, to beat Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM), 8-1.

KNIGHT found the back of the net 1:22 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) and again while 3:03 into the third to make the score 5-1 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM).

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 51 minutes in penalty time. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) has scored at the pace of 3.7 goals per game during the current campaign.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) also got points from MATT JENNINGS, who also had one goal and one assist and FILIPS BUNCIS, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) also had goals scored by MAXWELL DORFMAN, who had two and IAN DREXLER and CHRISTOPHER MAGEE, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) were CODY THOMAS and ZACH SARNOWSKI, who contributed one each.

Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with seven minors and one major for 49 minutes in penalty time. Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) power plays.

Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) was led by Nick Cardin, who scored the team's only goal. Cardin scored on the power play 8:57 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) had gained a power play chance when MATTHEW CURLEY was whistled for elbowing. Christian Stevens picked up the assist.

JOSEPH CRUZ recorded 19 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Garrett Mello rejected 21 shots on goal for Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM). Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) registered one goal on five power play opportunities.