NICOLAS DEANTONIO was superb between the pipes for Thunder AAA Hockey, as he did not allow a goal in a 6-0 victory over Cleveland Barons (MM).

Thunder AAA Hockey was led by JORDAN COOPER, who grabbed one goal. COOPER scored 16:07 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Thunder AAA Hockey. TYLER DILL assisted on the tally.

Thunder AAA Hockey excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Thunder AAA Hockey kept Cleveland Barons (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Christian Herr made 31 saves on 37 shots. Thunder AAA Hockey's goal total was higher than its season average. Thunder AAA Hockey averages 2.8 goals per game.

Thunder AAA Hockey also got points from ERIC HIRSCHHAUT, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Thunder AAA Hockey included KYLE PODWIKA, who had two and HAYTHAM OEID and ZACH ZALAR, who each put in one. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey received assists from PAUL RABY and ANDREW SINARD, who contributed one each and RENARS KRASTENBERGS and JAKE FRIEDMAN, who each chipped in two.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Thunder AAA Hockey to score on any of its six power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense operated below its season average. Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 2.3 goals per game.

DEANTONIO recorded 28 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey. Thunder AAA Hockey incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.