Thunder AAA Hockey tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but Iowa Wild (MM) held on for a 5-4 victory.

Iowa Wild (MM) took a 4-0 lead during the first period, only to have Thunder AAA Hockey storm back on a SETH BACON goal 10:53 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Iowa Wild (MM) got the win on the strength of a great game by Nick Rogers, who had one goal and two assists. Rogers scored 6:14 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Iowa Wild (MM). Case Moioffer picked up the assist.

Iowa Wild (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Iowa Wild (MM) averages 2.8 goals per game.

Iowa Wild (MM) additionally got points from Scott Bagby, who also registered one goal and one assist and Erkka Vanska, who also finished with two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Iowa Wild (MM) also got a goal from Kyle Wadden as well. In addition, Iowa Wild (MM) received assists from Jamison Westaby, who had two.

Thunder AAA Hockey's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Iowa Wild (MM) power plays. Thunder AAA Hockey's offense rang up 47 shots on Iowa Wild (MM)'s net. Thunder AAA Hockey's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Thunder AAA Hockey finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Thunder AAA Hockey also had goals scored by TYLER DILL and ERIC (ZEKE) ZEIER JR, who each put in one. More assists for Thunder AAA Hockey came via IAN CURRIE, who had two and ERIC HIRSCHHAUT, JAKE FRIEDMAN, and RYAN MASCALI, who contributed one each.

Iowa Wild (MM)'s Lucas Van Dyke stopped 43 shots out of the 47 that he faced. Iowa Wild (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. JONATHAN CHIN rejected 21 shots on goal for Thunder AAA Hockey. Thunder AAA Hockey registered one goal on four power play opportunities.