Thunder AAA Hockey survived a determined comeback attempt by Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on the way to a 2-1 win.

Thunder AAA Hockey made the score 2-0 on a goal by JAKE FRIEDMAN at 5:34 in the second period, and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) got as close as 2-1 when Luke Edgerton scored 4:37 into the third period.

Thunder AAA Hockey was led by FRIEDMAN, who had one goal.

Thunder AAA Hockey's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) power plays.

ERIC (ZEKE) ZEIER JR also scored for Thunder AAA Hockey. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey received assists from ERIC HIRSCHHAUT, RENARS KRASTENBERGS, and ZACH ZALAR, who contributed one each.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) puts an average of 3.7 pucks into the net per game.

Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) were Dustin Rinaldo, who had one.

JONATHAN CHIN recorded 22 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey. Thunder AAA Hockey incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Chad Veltri stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.