Friday Finals: Grizzlies Kurtiak has night to remember
Parker Murn had three points to help Oregon hand West Bend their first loss of the season in a 6-1 win on Friday.
Rochester Grizzlies 4 @ St Louis Jr Blues 0: It was a night to remember for goalie Nick Krtiak and the Rochester Grizzlies. In the first period the Rochester Grizzlies scored two goals by Leo Milan, and Sam Johnson making the score 2-0. In the second period the Rochester Grizzlies had one goal by Spencer Klotz making the score 3-0. In the third period the Rochester Grizzlies had one goal by goalie Nick Kurtiak making the final score 4-0. Kurtiak saved 24 shots for the win and the shutout, while Jordan Behnen saved 30 shots in the loss.
Oregon Tradesmen 6 @ West Bend Power 1: With a five point lead the win goes to the Oregon Tradesmen. In the first period the Oregon Tradesmen scored two goals both scored by Erick Batchtle making the score 2-0. In the second period the Oregon Tradesmen scored three more goals by Parker Murn, and Erick Bachtle, and for the West Bend Power they scored one goal by Bryce Garber making the score 5-1. In the third period the Oregon Tradesmen scored one goal by Zak Molstad making the final score 6-1. Dylan Posch saved 27 shots for the win, while Brooks Barocsky saved 10 shots and Gavin Wohlmacher saved 20 shots in the loss.
New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings 2 @ Norwich Sea Captains 3: With a one point lead the win goes to the Norwich Sea Captains. In the first period both teams scored one goal for the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings was Ryan Hiles, and for the Norwich Sea Captains was Blake Alexander making the score 1-1. In the second period the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored by Jory Veenstra making the score 2-1. In the second period the Norwich Sea Captains scored two goals by Sava Makarenko, and Harrison Ranger making the final score 3-2. Kevin MacDonalds saved 0 shots for the win, while Aj Cooper saved 3 shots in the loss.
Texas Brahmas 4 @ Louisiana Drillers 3: With a one goal lead the win goes to the Texas Brahmas. In the first period the Texas Brahmas scored one goal by Jake Malzone making the score 1-0. In the second period the Texas Brahmas scored again by Cameron Colberg making the score 2-0. In the third period the Louisiana Drillers scored three goals by Kody Genz, Brendan Johnson, and Alex Boyd, and the Texas Brahmas scored two more goals by Chase Forry, Jake Malzone making the final score 4-3. Brendan Forden saved 21 shots for the win, while Riley Burnett saved 26 shots in the loss.
Wausau Cyclones 5 @ Peoria Mustangs 3: In the first period the Peoria Mustangs scored two goals by Anden Marceau, and Mason Buchanan, and the Wausau Cyclones scored one goal by Connor Dvorak making the score 2-1. In the second period Wausau Cyclones scored four goals by Dylan Chapman, two by Easton Plachetka, and one by John Kriz, and one goal for the Peoria Mustangs by Colin Cash. After a slow third the final score is 5-3. Collin Lemanksi saved 27 shots for the win, while Mason West saved 30 shots and Kason Yamada saved 14 shots in the loss.
Sheridan Hawks 4 @ Badlands Sabres 5 (OT): With a one point lead the win goes to the Badlands Sabres. In the first period both teams scored two goals for the Sheridan Hawks it was Tanner Freed, and Jackson LeBrasseur, and for Badlands Sabres it was Benjamen Larson, and Brooks Roaldson making the score 2-2. In the second period for Sheridan Hawks, they scored on goal by Elijah White, and two goals for the Badlands Sabres scored by Peyton Wilson, and Benjamen Larson making the score 4-3. In the third period the Sheridan Hawks scored by Tanner Freed making the score 4-4. In overtime Dylan Woolstenhulme scored for the Badlands Sabres making the final score 5-4. Easton Eriksmoen saved25 shots for the win, while Zach Broxterman saved 31 shots in the loss.
Yellowstone Quake 1 @ Gillette Wild 8: With a seven point lead the win goes to the Gillette Wild. In the first period Gillette Wild scored two goals by Jace Johnson, and Will Sexton, and for the Yellowstone Quake scored one goal by Joey Good making the score 2-1. In the second period the Gillette Wild scored four goals two by Jace Johnson giving him the only hat trick of the night, one by Chase Hapka, and Adam Severson making the score 6-1. In the third period the Gillette Wild scored two more goals by Matt Siems, and Isaac Young making the final score 8-1. Cole Wheaton saved 16 shots in the win, while John Simon saved 30 shots and John Hughes saved 58 shots in the loss.
Willmar WarHawks 0 @ Mason City Toros 4: With a four point lead the win goes to the Mason City Toros. In the first period the Mason City Toros scored a goal by Zach Laurila making the score 1-0. In the second period the Mason City Toros scored two more goals by Nolan Christy, and Dominic Despenes making the score 3-0. In the third period the Mason City Toros scored one goal by Aaron Sawicki making the final score 4-0. Drew Blake saved 24 shots for the shutout and win, while Jesse Easterwood saved 36 shots in the loss.
Helena Bighorns 9 @ Butte Irish 0: With a nine point lead the win goes to the Helena Bighorns. In the first period the Helena Bighorns scored three goals, two by Ty Moore, and one by Trey Pareja making the score 3-0. In the second period the Helena Bighorns scored five more goals by Dylan Cunningham, Jack Lambert, two by Finn Theriault, and one by Ty Moore giving him the only hat trick of the night and making the score 8-0. In the third period the Helena Bighorns scored another goal by Tim Mattingly making the final score 9-0. Malik Johnson saved 27 shots for the win and the shutout, while Keegan Strong saved 19 shots and Braylon Rogers saved 31 shots in the loss.
Minnesota Loons 4 @ Granite City Lumberjacks 5 (OT): With a one goal lead the win goes to the Granite City Lumberjacks. In the first period both teams scored one goal for the Minnesota Loons it was Kyler Couture, and for the Granite City Lumberjacks it was Mario Savino making the score 1-1. In the second period the Minnesota Loons scored two more goals by Josh Serino. And Blake Biermaier, and for the Granite City Lumberjacks they had one goal by Sam Brennan making the score 3-2. In the third period the Minnesota Loons scored one goal by Blake Biermaier, and for the Granite City Lumberjacks they had two goals by Tommy Woods, and Cole Sieben making the score 4-4. In over time the final goal of the night goes to Patrick Dunaiski with the Granite City Lumberjacks making the final score 5-4. Anyon Bennett saved 11 shots for the win, while Chris Mazurek saved 45 shots in the loss.
New Mexico Ice Wolves 4 @ Atlanta Capitals 3: with a one goal lead the win goes to the New Mexico Ice Wolves. In the first period the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored three goals two by Braeden Whitesell, and one by Ian Mohr, and for the Atlanta Capitals they scored two goals by Briggs Beam, and Isaac Fuller making the score 3-2. In the second period the Atlanta Capitals scored by Briggs Beam making the score 3-3. In the third period the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored one goal by Braeden Whitesell giving him the only hat trick of the night and making the final score 4-3. Pierson Haislet saved 31 shots for the win, while Alex Croy saved 55 shots in the loss.
