Stanislav Izvekov netted a hat trick to lead Gillette over Great Falls, 9-1.

Izvekov got on the scoresheet 9:04 into the first period. He then added goals at 5:14 into the second and at 7:52 into the second.

Great Falls was stymied by Gillette netminder Nick Vittori, who stopped 34 shots during the victory. Vittori managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 4.12 prior to the game.

Gillette excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Gillette kept Great Falls' goalie busy throughout the game, and Riley Poe made 43 saves on 52 shots.

Great Falls could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Trey Mohme, who totaled 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors and one misconduct. Gillette was unable to stop Great Falls from sending pucks towards the net, and Great Falls eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Gillette also got points from Brandon Miller, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Taylor Motsinger, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Others who scored for Gillette included Tyler Johnson, who had one and Trent Dillinger, who had two. In addition, Gillette received assists from Ethan Hicks, Adam Pecht, Matt Rose, and Tyler Cavan, who each chipped in one and Ronnie Wilshusen and McKenzie Heaton, who contributed two each.

Great Falls was led by Aaron Rio, who scored the team's only goal. Rio scored 2:55 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Gillette. Trent Carter assisted on the tally.

Gillette stifled Great Falls' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Great Falls was led by Rio, who scored the team's only goal.

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Gillette incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.

Gillette registered one goal on six power play opportunities.