In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) escaped with a 4-3 victory over Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM).

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by CODY THOMAS at 4:54 of the third period.

MATT JENNINGS had one goal and three assists to lead Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). JENNINGS scored 4:48 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM).

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) finished with 16 penalty minutes. Team could not crack Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM)'s penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having nine opportunities to play with the man advantage. Thunder AAA Hockey (MM)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Others who scored for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) included SCOTT AARON and IAN DREXLER, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) were COLE CRAWFORD and CORY SEBASTIAN, who each chipped in one.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 38 penalty minutes.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) was led by Drew Platt, who finished with one goal and one assist. Platt scored 10:26 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Ethan Stewart picked up the assist. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) also had goals scored by Pierce Pluemer and Ian Beck, who scored one goal each. More assists for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) came via Riley Dixon, Brendan Elliott, Alec Murano, and Andrew Magera, who contributed one each.

JOSEPH CRUZ recorded 14 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Vince Sepe made 18 saves for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) on 22 shots. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) registered one goal on three power play opportunities.