Friday Finals: Great Falls Clinches Final Playoff Spot in Frontier Division

Long Beach Sharks 2 @ Norwich Sea Captains 3: In the first period the Norwich Sea Captains scored two goals by Glen Farmer, and Brian Essing making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Long Beach Sharks scored two goals by Landon Albrecht, and Gabe Hopkins making the score 2-2. In the third period, the Norwich Sea Captains scored a goal by Glen Farmer making the final score 3-2. Riley Gorman saved 23 shots and Presley Patrin saved 3 shots for the win, while Colten Mclntyre saved 42 shots in the loss.

Danbury Jr Hat Tricks 4 @ New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings 5 (OT): In the first period the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored a goal by Christian Sohner making the score 1-0. In the second period, the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored a goal by Bre Levesque, and two goals for the Danbury Jr Hat Tricks scored by Luca Restauri, and Jack Klunk making the score 2-2. In the third period, the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored two goals by Ryan Hiles, and Jory Veenstra, and two goals for the Danbury Jr Hat Tricks scored by Lou Caulfield, and Luca Restauri making the score 4-4. In overtime, the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored a goal by Jory Veenstra making the score 5-4. Jake Agoglia saved 16 shots for the win, while Chris Panza saved 66 shots in the loss.

Atlanta Capitals 2 @ Louisiana Drillers 3 (OT): In the first period the Louisiana Drillers scored a goal by Cheeno Gryska making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Atlanta Capitals scored two goals by Landon Hackler, and Brett Philips, and one goal for the Louisiana Drillers scored by Colton Sebastian making the score 2-2. After a slow third period, we headed into overtime, where the Louisiana Drillers scored a goal by Brody Neish making the final score 3-2. Sebastian Thome saved 29 shots for the win, while Damian Vandanacker saved 36 shots in the loss.

St Louis Jr Blues 1 @ Peoria Mustangs 4: In the first period the Peoria Mustangs scored a goal by Justin Funk making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Peoria Mustangs scored two goals by Jordan Mini, and Mason Buchanan making the score 3-0. In the third period, the Peoria Mustangs scored a goal by Anden Marceau, and one goal for the St Louis Jr Blues scored by Ryan Callahan making the final score 4-1. Kason Yamada saved 34 shots for the win, while Brooks Barofsky saved 34 shots in the loss.

Texas RoadRunners 5 @ Texas Brahmas 4: In the first period the Texas RoadRunners scored three goals two by Carson Spear, and one by Kyle Mackinosh, and two goals for the Texas Brahmas scored by Alex Cagan, and Beau Kralovec making the score 3-2. In the second period, the Texas Brahmas scored a goal by Luke Moisan making the score 3-3. In the third period, the Texas RoadRunnes scored two goals by Jackson Cox and Noah Easterson, and one goal for the Texas Brahmas scored by Kayden Jones making the final score 5-4. Krzysztof Jakubowski saved 28 shots for the win, while Brendan Forden saved 15 shots in the loss.

Granite City Lumberjacks 6 @ Rochester Grizzlies 4: In the first period the Rochester Grizzlies scored a goal by John Schmidt making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Granite City Lumberjacks scored four goals by Sam Brennan, two by Thomas Gerum, and one by Ashton Ericksen making the score 4-1. In the third period, the Granite City Lumberjacks scored two goals both by Parker Michell, and three goals for the Rochester Grizzlies scored by Maksim Lakic, Noah Joyce, and Spencer Klotz making the final score 6-4. Ryan Lehet saved 33 shots for the win, while Tate Cothern saved 22 shots in the loss.

Minnesota Loons 2 @ Mason City Toros 14: In the first period the Mason City Toros scored three goals by Marcus Fritel, Brayden Fine, and Jacob Miller making the score 3-0. In the second period, the Mason City Toros scored six goals two by Jax Schauer, two by Parker Mclnroy, one by Jacob Miller, and David Loahr, and one goal for the Minnesota Loons scored by Christian Starr making the score 9-1. In the third period, the Mason City Toros scored five goals by Dominic Despenas, Parker Mclnroy giving him a Hat Trick,one by Brayden Fine, Dominic Thomas, and Carter Bollinger, and one goal for the Minnesota Loons scored by Wyatt Bolling making the final score 14-2. Devin Peck saved 22 shots for the win, while Alex Harden saved 15 shots and Nathan Jansen saved 49 shots in the loss.

Alexandria Blizzard 3 @ Willmar WarHawks 4 (OT): In the first period the Alexandria Blizzard scored a goal by Joe Gronholz making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Willmar WarHawks scored two goals by Scott Woltman, and Jordan Fields, and one goal for the Alexandria Blizzard scored by Tyler Kludt making the score 2-2. In the third period, the Willmar WarHawks scored a goal by Sam Holm, and one goal for the Alexandria Blizzard scored by Bazl Cook making the score 3-3. In overtime, the Willmar WarHawks scored a goal by Hudson Zinda making the final score 4-3. Kai Girard saved 34 shots for the win, while Jozef Zilinec saved 37 shots in the loss.

El Paso Rhinos 3 @ Mid Cities Jr Stars 4: In the first period the Mid Cities Jr Sars scored two goals by Seth Dragojevic, and Kade Brayman, and one goal for the El Paso Rhinos scored by Nick Jones making the score 2-1. In the second period, the El Paso Rhinos scored a goal by Nick Jones making the score 2-2. In the third period, the Mid Cities Jr Stars scored two goals by Seth Dragojevic, and Wyatt Anderson, and one goal for the El Paso Rhinos scored by Mackenzie Bolger making the final score 4-3. Kameron Ragon saved 48 shots for the win, while Ryan Piekarski saved 16 shots in the loss.

Wausau Cyclones 4 @ West Bend Power 2: In the first period the Wausau Cyclone scored a goal by John Kriz making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Wausau Cyclones scored two goals by Kalob Paquin, and John Kriz, and one goal for the West Bend Power scored by Bryce Garber making the score 3-1. In the third period, the Wausau Cyclones scored a goal by Anderson Brien and one goal for the West Bend Power scored by Cole Fenske making the final score 4-2. Tanner Bonjernoor saved 41 shots for the win, while Jesse Easterwood saved 24 shots in the loss.

Wisconsin Woodsmen 2 @ Oregon Tradesmen 5: In the first period, the Oregon Tradesmen scored a goal by Tyler Steuck making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Oregon Tradesmen scored two goals both by Bryce Stensrud, and two goals for the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored by Landen Schwantes, and Hunter Nelson making the score 3-2. In the third period, the Oregon Tradesmen scored two goals by Jordan Larkee, and Easton Simpson making the final score 5-2. Tyler Fromolz saved 44 shots for the win, while Steven Kelley saved 30 shots in the loss.

Butte Irish 2 @ Great Falls Americans 5: In the first period the  Great Falls Americans scored two goals by Ty O’Bey, and Dmitri Kuleshov making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Butte Irish scored a goal by Luke Bouzas making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Great Falls Americans scored three goals by Aaron Leaf, Dmitri Kuelshov, and Ty O’Bey and one goal for the Butte Irish scored by Alex Ulyanov making the final score 5-2. Kaden Ryhder saved 38 shots for the win, while Adler Hoagland saved 47 shots in the loss.

New Mexico Ice Wolves 7 @ Austin Ice Bats 1: In the first period New Mexico Ice Wolves scored two goals by Fletcher Burnett, and Zak Wentworth, and one goal for the Austin Ice Bats scored by Dustin Smith making the score 2-1. In the second period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored three goals by Trey Erramouspe, Carson Gotelaere, and Ethan Secord making the score 5-1. In the third period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored two goals by Stanley Hubbard, and Trey Erramouspe making the final score 7-1. Pierson Haislet saved 17 shots for the win, while Bryson Frazee saved 73 shots in the loss.

Badlands Sabres 2 @ Gillette Wild 7: In the first period the Gillette Wild scored a goal by Davis Paulsen making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Gillette Wild scored two goals by Todd Powassin, and Isaac Young, and two goals for the Badlands Sabres scored by Alexander Petrotto, and Brooks Roaldson making the score 3-2. In the third period, the Gillette Wild scored four goals two by Tay Kurpius, one by Elliot Testa, and one by Adam Severson making the final score 7-2. Cole Wheaton saved 33 shots for the win, while Easton Eriksmoen saved 52 shots in the loss.

Helena Bighorns 5 @ Bozeman Ice Dogs 1: In the first period the Helena Bighorns scored four goals by Gavin Barr, Patrick Crooks, Jakob Losch, and Ty Moore, and one goal for the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored by Mason Czarnecki making the score 4-1. In the second period, the Helena Bighorns scored a goal by Gavin Barr making the score 5-1. After a slow third period, the final score was 5-1. Jesse Schindel saved 21 shots for the win, while Isaac Weatherford saved 54 shots in the loss.

Yellowstone Quake 0 @ Sheridan Hawks 8: After a slow first period we headed into the second period, where the Sheridan Hawks scored three goals, two by Makhai Sparks, and one by Daniil Viscu making the score 3-0. In the third period, the Sheridan Hawks scored five goals by Trevor Alexander, Kyler Courture, Daniel Shelden, Makhai Sparks giving him a Hat Trick, and one goal by Tanner Freed making the final score 8-0. John Simon saved 23 shots for the win and shutout, while Ben Delisi saved 78 shots in the loss.