A hat trick by Seth Ronsberg was the highlight in Blizzard's 4-1 win against the Aberdeen Wings.

Ronsberg's first goal came 6:43 into the first period. He then added goals at 10:18 into the first and at 6:50 into the third.

Aberdeen threw everything it had at the Alexandria Blizzard's Jameson Shortreed, but he responded by making 17 saves to secure the win.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at zero seconds into the third period. Thirteen fighting penalties were dished out along with four game misconducts.

Alexandria was often in penalty trouble, totaling four minors and four majors for 58 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 14.0 minutes per game the Blizzard had been spending in the box. The 46 shots that Alexandria put on net surpassed the Blizzard's average of 30.4 shots per game this season.

Alexandria additionally got points from Tucker Coborn, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Other players who recorded assists for Alexandria were Thomas Williams, who had three and Vadim Gyesbreghs and Charlie Aus, who contributed one a piece.

The Wings racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with four minors and four majors for 68 minutes in penalty time. Aberdeen had been averaging 13.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Wings' offense operated below they season average. Aberdeen averages 3.1 goals per game. The Wings' offense rang up 40 shots on Alexandria's net.

Aberdeen was led by CJ Reuschlein, who scored the team's only goal. Reuschlein scored on the power play 5:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Aberdeen. The Wings earned a power play opportunity when Ronsberg was put in the box for tripping. Cory Ward picked up the assist.

The Blizzard registered two goals on four power play opportunities. Marcus Zelzer recorded 42 saves for Aberdeen. The Wings registered one goal on four power play opportunities. For Aberdeen, Ross Pavek, Wes Judnick, Tyler Dunagan, and Joe Mottiqua were ejected from the contest.