Thunder AAA Hockey had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-3 win over Dallas Stars Elite (MM).

TYLER DILL had one goal and two assists to lead Thunder AAA Hockey. DILL scored 5:01 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Thunder AAA Hockey.

In the losing effort, Dallas Stars Elite (MM) was paced by Lema Muradov, who had three goals.

Thunder AAA Hockey forced Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s goalies to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots and forcing 28 saves. Anthony DAloisio made 12 stops and Ryan Keane made 16. Thunder AAA Hockey stifled Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Thunder AAA Hockey bested its season scoring average. This season, Thunder AAA Hockey averages 3.0 goals per contest. Thunder AAA Hockey got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Thunder AAA Hockey also had goals scored by MATTHEW CURLEY, ERIC HIRSCHHAUT, JAKE FRIEDMAN, PAUL RABY, and TYLER RUNYAN, who each put in one. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey received assists from ANDREW SINARD, who had three and SCOTT AARON and SETH BACON, who each chipped in one.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Thunder AAA Hockey to score on any of its eight power plays. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) kept Thunder AAA Hockey's goalie busy throughout the game, and JONATHAN CHIN made 29 saves on 32 shots.

More assists for Dallas Stars Elite (MM) came via Alex Ochterbeck and Michael Curran, who contributed one each.

Thunder AAA Hockey incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Curran was ejected from the game.