Behind a great game by JAKE FRIEDMAN, who had one goal and two assists, Thunder AAA Hockey defeated Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM), 7-2.

FRIEDMAN scored 17:55 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Thunder AAA Hockey. RENARS KRASTENBERGS provided the assist. FRIEDMAN dished an assist on KRASTENBERGS' goal that made the score 1-0 Thunder AAA Hockey at 7:52 into the first period. He added another helper on KRASTENBERGS' goal that made the score 5-0 Thunder AAA Hockey at 7:48 into the second period.

Thunder AAA Hockey forced Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s goalies to work all game long, racking up 45 shots and forcing 38 saves. Oliver Boerst made 22 stops and Jacob Berger made 16. Thunder AAA Hockey's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Thunder AAA Hockey averages 3.1 goals per contest.

Thunder AAA Hockey additionally got points from KRASTENBERGS, who also racked up two goals and one assist, IAN CURRIE, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and SETH BACON, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Thunder AAA Hockey included SCOTT AARON and JORDAN COOPER, who scored one goal each. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey received assists from MATTHEW CURLEY and MILES EVANS, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was led by Brenton Hill, who registered one goal. Hill scored 6:59 into the third period to make the score 7-1 Thunder AAA Hockey. Jonathan Dube assisted on the tally. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got a goal from Matthew Clarke as well. More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Brett Dillon, Drew Platt, and Brendan Weir, who contributed one each.

JONATHAN CHIN rejected 16 shots on goal for Thunder AAA Hockey. Thunder AAA Hockey incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.