Friday Finals: Sabres stay hot with 5th straight win
El Paso forward Kyle Arias had five points in a win on Friday night.
Butte Irish 2 @ Badlands Sabres 5: In the first period the Badlands Sabres scored three goals by Alexander Petrotto, Ian Vannelli, and Hunter Walla, and one goal for the Butte Irish scored by Luke Bouzas making the score 3-1. After a slow second period, we headed into the third where the Badlands Sabres scored two goals by Aden Cobbs, and Alexander Petrotto, and one goal for the Butte Irish scored by Patrick Crooks making the final score 5-2. Hunter Oger saved 2 shots, and Easton Eriksmoen saved 29 shots for the win, while Joshua Horacek saved 22 shots in the loss.
Austin Ice Bats 0 @ El Paso Rhinos 12: In the first period the El Paso Rhinos scored five goals, two by Nick Jones, one by Kyle Arias, Cameron Kim, and Joseph Gutierrez making the score 5-0. In the second period, the El Paso Rhinos scored three goals by Kyle Arias, Joseph Gutierrez, and Nick Jones giving him a Hat Trick and making the score 8-0. In the third period, the El Paso Rhinos scored four goals by Kyle Arias giving him a Hat Trick, Jake Sherry, Joseph Gutierrez giving him a Hat Trick, and Garrett Reagan making the final score 12-0. Matt Loney saved 13 shots for the win and the shutout.
New Mexico Ice Wolves 3 @ Louisiana Drillers 5: Starting off the night in the first period the Louisiana Drillers scored two goals by Finn Overby, and Casper Rys Sakrisvold, and one goal for the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored by Bode Ensign making the score 2-1. In the second period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored two goals both by Stanley Hubbard making the score 3-2. In the third period, the Louisiana Drillers scored three goals two by Jake Bergstrom, and one by Cheeno Gryska making the final score 5-3. Riley Burnett saved 16 shots for the win, while Pierson Haislet saved 13 shots in the loss.
Texas RoadRunners 4 @ Atlanta Capitals 3 (OT): In the first period the Texas Road Runners scored a goal by JT Brugaletta making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Texas Road Runners scored a goal by Adrian Sanchez, and one goal for the Atlanta Capitals was scored by Brett Phillips making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Texas Road Runners scored a goal by Logan Motz, and two goals for the Atlanta Capitals scored by Brett Phillips, and Robbie Aranos tying the score 3-3. In overtime, Adrian Sanchez scored for the Texas Road Runners making the final score 4-3. Krzystof Jakubowski saved 36 shots for the win, while Alex Croy saved 30 shots in the loss.
Norwich Sea Captains 0 @ Northeast Generals 5: In the first period the Northeast Generals scored a goal by Sean Gorman making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Northeast Generals scored two goals by Matej Zivcak, and Anthony Nuzzolilo making the score 3-0. In the third period, the Northeast Generals scored two more goals by John Rodgers, and Nicholas Summers making the final score 5-0. Daniel Antal saved 26 shots for the win and the shutout, while Presley Patrin saved 44 shots in the loss.
Willmar WarHawks 3 @ Rochester Grizzlies 5: After a slow first period we head into the second where the Rochester Grizzlies scored two goals by Issac Flatley, and Lennard Habeck, and one goal for the Willmar WarHawks scored by Tyler Misialek making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Rochester Grizzlies scored three goals by Luke Sawicky, Lennard Habeck, and Isaac Flatley, and two goals for the Willmar WarHawks scored by Tyler Misialek, and Zane Irion making the final score 5-3. Riley Swanson saved 14 shots for the win, while Kai Girard saved 41 shots in the loss.
Alexandria Blizzard 5 @ Minnesota Loons 2: In the first period the Alexandria Blizzards scored one goal by Eli Fletcher making the score 1-0. In the second period, both teams scored a goal for the Alexandria Blizzards it was Chris Fotopoulos, and for the Minnesota Loons, it was Aidan Spenningsby making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Alexandria Blizzards scored three goals by Reece Hubmer, Markus Olson, and Jack Carter, and one goal for the Minnesota Loons scored by Broden Fawcett making the final score 5-2. Jayden Serene saved 16 shots for the win, while Steven Kelley saved 63 shots in the loss.
Wisconsin Woodsmen 6 @ Oregon Tradesmen 7 (SO): In the first period the Oregon Tradesmen scored three goals by Samuel Sisik, Dylan Wedward, and Tyler Steuck, and one goal for the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored by Hugh Deninema making the score 3-1. In the second period the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored a goal by Caden McDonald, and the Oregon Tradesmen scored a goal by Jordan Larkee making the score 4-2. In the third period, the Oregon Tradesmen scored two goals by Tyler Steuck, and Sam Knight, and the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored four goals two by Jack Laser, one goal by Hugh Deninema, and Mack Yelle making the score 6-6. In the shootout, the point goes to the Oregon Tradesmen making the final score 7-6. Tyler Fromolz saved 25 shots, and Samuel Pollard saved 15 shots for the win, while Ryan Hacker saved 35 shots, and Dixon Ehlers saved 15 shots in the loss.
Sheridan Hawks 2 @ Great Falls Americans 7: In the first period the Great Falls Americans scored three goals all by Dmitri Kuleshov giving him a Hat Trick and making the score 3-0. In the second period, the Great Falls Americans scored two goals by Aaron Leaf, and Ty O’Bey, and one goal for the Sheridan Hawks scored by Daniel Shelden making the score 5-1. In the third period, the Great Falls Americans scored two more goals by Dmitri Kuleshov giving him a Texas Hat Trick, and Jacob James, and one goal for the Sheridan Hawks scored by William Clark making the final score 7-2. Kaden Ryhder saved 31 shots for the win, while Joseph DaRosa saved 41 shots in the loss.
Gillette Wild 7 @ Bozeman Ice Dogs 5: In the first period the Gillette Wild scored three goals by Jace Johnson, and two by Chase Hapka, and one goal for the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored by Sam Ingram making the score 3-1. In the second period, the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored two goals by Sam Ingra, and Mason Czarnecki tying the score 3-3. In the third period, the Gillette Wild scored four goals by Ryan Hipsag, Elliot Testa, and Chase Hapka giving him the only Hat Trick of the night, and Wylee Gladen, and two goals for the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored by Spencer Wilkinson, and Westin Weisenburger making the final score 7-5. Cole Wheaton saved 37 shots for the win, while Matthew Ryynanen saved 26 shots in the loss.
