Friday Finals: Wausau clinches playoff spot with win
Noriwch forward Blake Alexander had a hat-trick in a 7-1 win on Friday.
Wisconsin Woodsmen 2 @ Wausau Cyclones 4: The Cyclones became the first team in the Central Division to clinch a playoff spot in a 4-2 win. In the first period the Wausau Cyclones scored two goals both by Ricky Nelson making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored a goal by Jack Laser, and one goal for the Wausau Cyclones was scored by Gabe Randel making the score 3-1. In the third period, the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored a goal by Nicholas O’Brien, and one goal for the Wausau Cyclones scored by John Kriz making the final score 4-2. Brady Faille saved 27 shots for the win, while Kirill Guryev saved 24 shots in the loss.
New Jersey Titans 1 @ Norwich Sea Captains 7: Starting off the night with a slow first period we head into the second period, where the Norwich Sea Captains scored two goals by Blake Alexander, and Tim Hayden making the score 2-0. In the third period the Norwich Sea Captains scored five goals by Aidan Raedy, Erik Masengill, two by Blake Alexander giving him the only Hat Trick of the night, and one goal by Skylar Bawcom, and one goal for the New Jersey Titans scored by Maxim Mavrin making the final score 7-1. Peter Alfano saved 15 shots for the win, while Avery Rovira-Hewitt saved 44 shots and Aidan Patterson saved 3 shots in the loss.
St Louis Jr Blues 4 @ Peoria Mustangs 5: Starting off in the first period the Peoria Mustangs score a goal by Blake Mitchell making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Peoria Mustangs scored three goals two by Wyatt O’Donoghue, and one by Colin Cash, and two goals for the St Louis Jr Blues scored by Matthew Jost, and Kelly Coldwater making the score 4-2. In the third period, the St Louis Jr Blues scored two goals by Kelly Coldwater, and Carter Zimmer, and one goal for the Peoria Mustangs scored by Zachary Lascasse making the final score 5-4. Kason Yamada saved 34 shots for the win, while Jordan Behnen saved 21 shots in the loss.
Minnesota Loons 2 @ Rochester Grizzlies 5: In the first period the Rochester Grizzlies scored two goals by Noah Jiyce, and Owen Van Tassel making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Minnesota Loons scored a goal by Edouard Hamm, and two goals for the Rochester Grizzlies scored by Lennard Habeck, and Twanne Haisma making the score 4-1. In the third period, the Minnesota Loons scored a goal by Broden Fawcett, and one goal for the Rochester Grizzlies scored by Twanne Haisma making the final score 5-2. Nick Kurtiak saved 12 shots for the win, while Steven Kelley saved 48 shots in the loss.
Alexandria Blizzard 5 @ Willmar WarHawks 4: Starting off in the first period the Alexandria Blizzard scored two goals by Matt Scribner, and Reece Hubmer making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Alexandria Blizzard scored a goal by Markus Olson, and four goals for the Willmar WarHawks scored by Shane Dean, two by Gus Cantwell, and one by Tyler Misialek making the score 4-3.l in the third period, the Alexandria Blizzard scored two goals by Parker Anthony, and Aiden Prochaska making the final score 5-4. Nolan LaCosse saved 39 shots for the win, while Jesse Easterwood saved 29 shots in the loss.
Oregon Tradesmen 3 @ West Bend Power 5: In the first period the Oregon Tradesmen scored a goal by Bryce Stensrud making the score 1-0. In the second period, the West Bend Power scored two goals by Connor O’Neal, and Max Mudge making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Oregon Tradesmen scored two goals by Reid Watson, and Will Biggar, and three goals for the West Bend Power scored by Riley Planey, Bryce Garber, and Connor O’Neal making the final score 5-3. Walker Berner saved 11 shots and Brooks Barofsky saved 24 shots for the win, while Samuel Pollard saved 30 shots in the loss.
Texas Brahmas 11 @ Mid Cities Jr Stars 0: In the first period the Texas Brahmas scored four goals by Cameron Colberg, Joey Crowley, Grant Baker, and Cameron Deitsch making the score 4-0. In the second period, the Texas Brahmas scored five goals two by Ryan Spreyne, one by Mitchell Berens, Cameron Colberg, and Kaden Spaniol making the score 9-0. In the third period, the Texas Brahmas scored two goals by Grant Baker, and Cameron DiLuzio making the final score 11-0. Luke Romney saved 25 shots for the win and the shutout, while Jack Elliott saved 22 shots and Kameron Ragon saved 18 shots in the loss.
New Mexico Ice Wolves 3 @ El Paso Rhinos 0: In the first period the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored a goal by Jack Arnold making the score 1-0. In the second period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored two goals by Trey Erramouspe, and Fletcher Burnett making the score 3-0. After a slow third period, the final score is 3-0. Owen Zenone saved 23 shots for the win and the shutout, while Ryan Piekarski saved 19 shots in the loss.
Gillette Wild 5 @ Badlands Sabres 2: In the first period the Gillette Wild scored a goal by Landon Thiessen, and one goal for the Badlands Sabres scored by Benjamen Larson making the score 1-1. In the second period, the Gillette Wild scored a goal by Wylee Gladen making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Gillette Wild scored three goals by Gavin Black, Wylee Gladen, and Landon Thiessen, and one goal for the Badlands Sabres scored by Aden Cobbs making the final score 5-2. Weston Gerke saved 28 shots for the win, while Easton Eriksmoen saved 32 shots in the loss.
Sheridan Hawks 4 @ Yellowstone Quake 3 (OT): In the first period the Sheridan Hawks scored two goals by Makhai Sparks, and Daniil Viscu making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Sheridan Hawks scored a goal by Elijah White, and two goals for the Yellowstone Quake scored by Owen Schoonover, and Carter Tymchak making the score 3-2. In the third period, the Yellowstone Quake scored a goal by Brysen Garner making the score 3-3. In overtime, the Sheridan Hawks scored a goal by Tanner Freed making the final score 4-3. Tyler Ouren saved 21 shots for the win, while John Hughes saved 53 shots in the loss.
Bozeman Ice Dogs 2 @ Helena Bighorns 8: In the first period the Helena Bighorns scored four goals two by Jack Lambert, one by Owen Gruener, and Camden Cunningham making the score 4-0. In the second period, the Helena Bighorns scored three goals two by Finn Theriault, and one by Mason Eggen, and one goal for the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored by Andrew Kaunas making the score 7-1. In the third period, the Helena Bighorns scored a goal by Ty Moore, and one goal for the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored by Aidan Clements making the final score 8-2. Malik Johnson saved 23 shots for the win, while Matthew Ryynanen saved 34 shots and Isaac Weatherford saved 16 shots in the loss.
Great Falls Americans 1 @ Butte Irish 3: In the first period the Butte Irish scored a goal by Brennen Morgan making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Great Falls Americans scored a goal by Ty O’Bey, and one goal for the Butte Irish scored by Patrick Crooks making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Butte Irish scored a goal by Weaston Villers making the final score 3-1.Braylon Rogers saved 35 shots for the win, while Kaden Ryhder saved 17 shots in the loss.
