Friday Finals: Wild hand Bighorns first loss of season
Joe Greniuk had two goals to help Granite City to their 5th straight win on Friday night.
Helena Bighorns 5 @ Gillette Wild 9: The Wild handed their rivals their first loss of the season in a 9-5 win at home. In the first period the Helena Bighorns scored a goal by Dylan Cunningham, and two goals for the Gillette Wild scored by Matt Siems, and Tay Kurpius making the score 2-1. In the second period the Helena Bighorns scored four more goals by Braden Cunningham, Gavin Barr, Dylan Cunningham, and Camden Cunningham, and three goals for the Gillette Wild two scored by Todd Powassin, and one by Josef Lalli making the score 5-5. In the third period the Gillette Wild scored four goals by Isaac Young, two by Elliot Testa, and one by Wylee Gladen making the final score 9-5. Cole Wheaton saved 39 shots for the win, while Alex Lamont saved 40 shots in the loss.
Willmar War Hawks 1 @ Granite City Lumberjacks 5: Starting off the night with a slow first period heading into the second the Granite City Lumberjacks scored three goals two by Joe Greniuk, and one by Connor Miller, and one goal for the Willmar War Hawks scored by Zane Irion making the score 3-1. In the third period the Granite City Lumberjacks scored two more goals by Parker Comstock, and Nolan Widman making the final score 5-1. Sam Schowalter saved 25 shots for the win, while Jesse Easterwood saved 36 shots in the loss.
New Jersey Titans 3 @ Norwich Sea Captains 4 (OT): Starting off the night in the first period the New Jersey Titans scored three goals by Nicholas Trabb, and two by Payton Fobes making the score 3-0. In the second period the Norwich Sea Captains scored a goal by Skylar Bawcom making the score 3-1. In the third period the Norwich Sea Captains scored two more goals by Aidan Ready, and Blake Alexander tying the score 3-3. In overtime the Norwich Sea Captains scored by Brian Essing making the final score 4-3. Presley Patrin saved 11 shots for the win, while Jesse Riccio saved 26 shots in the loss.
Atlanta Capitals 4 @ Texas Brahmas 8: Starting of the night in the first period the Atlanta Capitals scored two goals both by Aidan Besedic, and three goals for the Texas Brahmas scored by Jake Malzone, Kaden Spaniol, and Joey Crowley making the score 3-2. In the second period the Texas Brahmas scored two more goals by Ryan Spreyne, and Luke Moisan making the score 5-2. In the third period the Atlanta Capitals scored two more goals by Aidan Besedic giving him the only hat trick of the night, and one goal by Anthony O’Neal, and three goals for the Texas Brahmas scored by Joey Crowley, Ryan Spreyne, and Luke Moisan making the final score 8-4. Brendan Forden saved 15 shots for the win, while Alex Croy saved 41 shots in the loss.
Oregon Tradesmen 2 @ Alexandria Blizzard 6: In the first period the Alexandria Blizzards scored a goal by Ashton Collings making the score 1-0. In the second period the Alexandria Blizzards scored two more goals by Parker Anthony, and Tyler Kludt, and one goal for the Oregon Tradesmen scored by Erick Bachtle making the score 3-1. In the third period the Alexandria Blizzards scored three more goals by Karsten Senden, and two by Caleb Waller, and one goal for the Oregon Tradesmen scored by Jordan Larkee making the final score 6-2. Nolan LaCosse saved 23 shots for the win, while Dylan Posch saved 58 shots in the loss.
Wisconsin Woodsmen 2 @ West Bend Power 3 (OT): in the first period the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored a goal by Tristen May-Robinson making the score 1-0. In the second period the West Bend Power scored by Max Mudge tying the score 1-1. In the third period both teams scored a goal for the Wisconsin Woodsmen was Hunter Nelson, and for the West Bend Power was Riley Planey making the score 2-2. In overtime Andrew Butler scored for the West Bend Power, making the final score 3-2. Gavin Wohlmacher saved 34 shots for the win, while Unknown goalie saved 34 shots in the loss.
Rochester Grizzlies 5 @ Minnesota Loons 2: Starting off the night in the first period the Rochester Grizzlies scored three goals by Owen Van Tassel, Gavin Griffin, and Maksim Lakic making the score 3-0. In the second period the Minnesota Loons scored a goal by Edouard Hamm making the score 3-1. In the third period the Rochester Grizzlies scored two more goals by Aiden Emerich, Duke Boccardi, and one goal for the Minnesota Loons scored by Kyler Couture making the final score 5-2. Riley Swanson saved 14 shots for the win, while Chris Mazurek saved 39 shots in the loss.
Sheridan Hawks 1 @ Butte Irish 4: Starting off the night in the first period the Sheridan Hawks scored by Daniil Viscu making the score 1-0. In the second period the Butte Irish scored two goals by both by Carson Streich making the score 2-1. In the third period the Butte Irish scored two more goals byPatrick Crooks, and Loghan Weber making the final score 4-1. Braylon Rogers saved 44 shots for the win, while Tyler Ouren saved 22 shots in the loss.
Yellowstone Quake 0 @ Bozeman Ice Dogs 4: Starting off the night the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored three goals by Collin Goodman, Casey Sturm, and Joe Kline making the score 3-0. After a slow second period heading into the third the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored a goal by Andrew Kaunas making the final score 4-0. Matthew Ryynanen saved 23 shots for the win and a shutout, while John Hughes saved 46 shots in the loss.
Wausau Cyclones 5 @ St. Louis Jr. Blues 4: In the first period the St. Louis Jr. Blues scored two goals by Brodie Appelbaum, and Matthew Mahoney, and one goal for the Wausau Cyclones scored by Connor Dvorak making the score 2-1. In the second period the Wausau Cyclones scored two more goals by Issac Baker, and Jack Dawley making the score 3-2. In the third period both teams scored two goals for the Wausau Cyclones it was Easton Plachetka, and Christian McKinley, and for the St. Louis Jr. Blues was Carter Zimmer, and Matthew Mahoney making the final score 5-4. Collin Lemanski saved 19 shots for the win, while Matyas Bajgar saved 32 shots in the loss.
Mid Cities Jr Stars 3 @ Austin Ice Bats 6: Starting the night off the Austin Ice Bats scored two goals by Jace Kouba, and Kian Bendico, and one goal for Mid Cities Jr Stars scored by Andrew Kolka making the score 2-1. In the second period the Mid Cities Jr Stars Scored two goals by Brenden Lind, and Andrew Kolka, and one goal for the Austin Ice Bats scored by Alexander Gorley tying the score 3-3. In the third period the Austin Ice Bats scored three more goals by Tyler Moore, and two by Dylan Blouin making the final score 6-3. Jadon Mammen saved 19 shots for the win, while Kameron Ragon saved 53 shots in the loss.
