In a game where neither team could get a cushion, LA Jr. Kings (MM) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Thunder AAA Hockey.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Austin Koss secured the win for LA Jr. Kings (MM) with a goal in the third period.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) was paced by Koss, who finished with one goal. Koss scored 8:39 into the third period to make the score 3-2 LA Jr. Kings (MM). Connor Nobach picked up the assist.

In a losing effort, Thunder AAA Hockey was led by ERIC HIRSCHHAUT, who registered two goals. HIRSCHHAUT scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 6:41 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Thunder AAA Hockey had gained a power play chance when Cade Street was whistled for hooking. RENARS KRASTENBERGS provided the assist. HIRSCHHAUT's next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 15:40 left in the third period. SCOTT AARON assisted on the tally.

LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s offense rang up 32 shots on Thunder AAA Hockey's net.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) also had goals scored by Wyatt Light and Geno Norraik Jr, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for LA Jr. Kings (MM) were Jared Christy, Christian Rodgers, and Ryan Ng, who each chipped in one.

Thunder AAA Hockey forced LA Jr. Kings (MM) goalie Robert Jacobson to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots. Thunder AAA Hockey's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

More assists for Thunder AAA Hockey came via JAKE FRIEDMAN, who had one.

Jacobson recorded 38 saves for LA Jr. Kings (MM). LA Jr. Kings (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. TRISTIN KUEHN made 29 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey on 32 shots. Thunder AAA Hockey incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.