Belle Tire (MM) gutted out a close 5-3 win against Thunder AAA Hockey (MM).

Belle Tire (MM) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Matheson Iacopelli 17:37 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Iacopelli had a great game for Belle Tire (MM), netting two goals.

Belle Tire (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 20 penalty minutes.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was unable to stop Belle Tire (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Belle Tire (MM) eventually piled up 46 shots on goal.

Belle Tire (MM) additionally got points from Jasen Fernsler, who also had one goal and two assists and Dennis Yan, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Belle Tire (MM) received assists from Cameron Cooper, who had two and Joey Palumbo and Forest Donovan, who each chipped in one.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) stifled Belle Tire (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) forced Belle Tire (MM) goalie Luke Frawley to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was helped by Hunter Wilhoite, who racked up one goal. Wilhoite scored 6:29 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Tanner Cowieson picked up the assist. Gabriel Chabot also scored for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) were AJ Peckich, who had two and John Bonno and Justin Stelzer, who contributed one a piece.

Luke Frawley made 33 saves for Belle Tire (MM) on 36 shots. Belle Tire (MM) registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. Jackson Germaine rejected 41 shots on goal for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.