Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) relied on the scoring touch of JOSEPH SCHULER, who netted two goals, to beat Thunder AAA Hockey (MM), 3-1.

SCHULER found the back of the net 13:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) and again while 6:00 into the second to make the score 2-1 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM).

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) finished below its season average of 8.0 penalty minutes per game.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also got a goal from BRYCE FERRELL as well. More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) came via Michael Bevilacqua, Joshua Biasillo, DOMINIC PERNA, and ANDREW HUSTED, who contributed one each.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) puts an average of 3.3 pucks into the net per game.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was led by ZACH SARNOWSKI, who scored the team's only goal. SARNOWSKI scored 4:56 into the second period to make the score 1-1. TYLER TATE assisted on the tally.

NICHOLAS VILARDO rejected 21 shots on goal for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). JEREMY WIK made 18 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) on 21 shots. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors and had no power play opportunities.