In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Belle Tire (mm) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Thunder AAA Hockey (mm).

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Brenden Stanko's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Stanko had two goals to lead Belle Tire (mm) to victory.

Belle Tire (mm)'s offense rang up 35 shots on Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s net.

Brandon Kruse also scored for Belle Tire (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Belle Tire (mm) were Jack Studnicka, who had two and Justin Freeman, Ary Batra, Nolan Baldrica, and Jon Sanderson, who each chipped in one.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) kept Belle Tire (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Ryan McInchak made 30 saves on 32 shots.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) was helped by Hauken Washington, who grabbed one goal. Washington scored 3:54 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Belle Tire (mm). Jake Walker picked up the assist. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got a goal from Kyle Kawamura as well. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) received assists from PAUL RABY, who had one.

Belle Tire (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm)'s Erik Gordon stopped 32 shots out of the 35 that he faced. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.