Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Russell Stover (MM) held on for a 4-3 victory.

Russell Stover (MM) made the score 4-2 on a goal by Spencer Carter at 13:07 in the second period, and Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) got as close as 4-3 when Harry Sullivan scored 7:22 into the third period.

Miles Manson had two goals and one assist to lead Russell Stover (MM). Manson scored the first of his two goals at 2:01 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Landon Farrell provided the assist. Manson's next tally made the score 2-2 with 14:33 left in the second period. Farrell picked up the assist.

Russell Stover (MM) was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 17 minutes in penalty time. Russell Stover (MM) surpassed its season average of 12.0 penalty minutes per game. Russell Stover (MM) kept Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Jack Zuckerman made 28 saves on 32 shots.

Russell Stover (MM) also got a goal from Brent Bockman as well. More assists for Russell Stover (MM) came via Justin DeWitz, Preston McConnell, Alex Durand, Jody Randall, and Eric Schierhorn, who contributed one a piece.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s offense rang up 38 shots on Russell Stover (MM)'s net.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was helped by Troy Sutherland, who registered one goal. Sutherland scored 4:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Gabriel Chabot provided the assist. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) additionally got points from Chabot, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) received assists from John Bonno, who had one.

Eric Schierhorn made 35 saves for Russell Stover (MM) on 38 shots. Russell Stover (MM) registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.