Saturday Scores: Rhinos keep pace in South with win
Thanks to a three-game winning streak, Ashton Ericksen and the Granite City Lumberjacks are back in 1st place in the West Division.
Texas Brahmas 1 @ El Paso Rhinos 3: In the first period the El Paso Rhinos scored a goal by Kyle Arias making the score 1-0. In the second period, both teams scored a goal for the Texas Brahmas it was Joey Crowley, for the El Paso Rhinos it was Kyle Arias making the score 2-1. In the third period, the El Paso Rhinos scored a goal by Austin Renaldo making the final score 3-1. Ryan Piekarski saved 25 shots for the win, while Brendan Forden saved 18 shots in the loss.
Alexandria Blizzard 2 @ Granite City Lumberjacks 6: Starting off the night in the first the Granite City Lumberjacks scored two goals by Ashton Ericksen, and Sam Brennan, and one goal for the Alexandria Blizzards scored by Tyler Kludt making the score 2-1. In the second period, the Granite City Lumberjacks scored two goals by Justin Lesser, and Easton Portner making the score 4-1. In the third period, the Granite City Lumberjacks scored two more goals by Nolan Widman, and Jack Louko, and one goal for the Alexandria Blizzards scored by Eli Fletcher making the final score 6-2. Sam Schowalter saved 26 shots for the win, while Nolan LaCosse saved 46 shots in the loss.
West Bend Power 6 @ St. Louis Jr Blues 2: In the first period the West Bend Power scored two goals by Tegan Scheurer, and Jace Fitzgerald, and one goal for the St. Louis Jr Blues scored by Matthew Jost making the score 2-1. In the second period, the West Bend Power scored four more goals by Bryce Garber, two by Monte Goold, and one by William Leshnock making the score 6-1. In the third period, the St Louis Jr Blues scored a goal by Mason Wright making the final score 6-2. Sam Siepert saved 19 shots for the win, while Matyas Bajgar saved 48 shots in the loss.
Texas RoadRunners 10 @ Mid Cities Jr Stars 3: In the first period the Texas Road Runners scored four goals by Porter Wolk, two by Jake Arnold, and one by Anthony Lipsky, and two goals for the Mid Cities Jr Stars scored by Jeffrey McKinney, and Andrew Kolka making the score 4-2. In the second period, the Texas Road Runners scored four more goals by Jack Arnold giving him a hat trick, and two goals by Anthony Lipsky giving him a hat trick, and one goal by Cutter Daniel making the score 8-2. In the third period, the Texas Road Runners scored two goals by Jackson Cox, and Kristoffer Svensson, and one goal for the Mid Cities Jr Stars scored by Jeffrey McKinney making the final score 10-3. Jimmy Packee saved 22 shots for the win, while Cole Eckert saved 25 and Jack Elliott saved 9 in the loss.
New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings 3 @ New Jersey Titans 0: After a slow first period heading into the second the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored a goal by Tanner Anctil making the score 1-0. In the third period, the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored two more goals by Francis Gauvin, and Ryan Hiles making the final score 3-0. Manny Pantow saved 25 shots for the shutout and the win, while Avery Rovira-Hewitt saved 42 shots in the loss.
Rochester Grizzlies 6 @ Willmar WarHawks 1: In the first period the Rochester Grizzlies scored two goals by Maksim Lakic, and Owen Van Tassel making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Rochester Grizzlies scored two more goals by Maksim Lakic, and Gavin Mears making the score 4-0. In the third period, the Rochester Grizzlies scored two more goals by Ty Petzke, and Ole Fevold, and one goal for the Willmar WarHawks scored by Gus Cantwell making the final score 6-1. Nick Kurtiak saved 24 shots for the win, while Josh Mack saved 6 and Kamdon Carlson saved 22 shots in the loss.
Mason City Toros 3 @ Minnesota Loons 4 (OT): In the first period both teams scored a goal for the Mason City Toros it was Miles Berg, and for the Minnesota Loons it was Kyler Couture making the score 1-1. In the second period, the Mason City Toros scored two more goals by Zach Laurila, and Fritel Marcus, and two goals for the Minnesota Loons both scored by Aidan Spenningsby making the score 3-3. After a slow third heading into overtime, Josh Serino scored for the Minnesota Loons making the final score 4-3. Steven Kelley saved 45 shots for the win, while Devin Peck saved 16 shots in the loss.
Peoria Mustangs 4 @ Wisconsin Woodsmen 5 (OT): In the first period both teams scored a goal for the Peoria Mustangs it was Mason Buchanan, and for the Wisconsin Woodsmen it was Landen Schwantes making the score 1-1. In the second period, the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored two goals by Landen Schwantes, and Johnny Thrasher, and one goal for the Peoria Mustangs scored by Paul Allison making the score 3-2. In the third period, the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored a goal by Hugh Deninema, and two goals for the Peoria Mustangs scored by Massimo Polistina, and Johnny Switzer making the score 4-4. In overtime, Hugh Deninema scored for the Wisconsin Woodsmen making the final score 5-4. The unknown goalie saved 35 shots for the win, while Karson Yamada saved 41 shots in the loss.
Wausau Cyclones 5 @ Oregon Tradesmen 2: In the first period the Wausau Cyclones scored three goals by Antonio Gomez, Dominick Bourdon, and Connor Dvorak, and two goals for the Oregon Tradesmen scored by Jordan Larkee, and Tyler Steuck making the score 3-2. In the second period, the Wausau Cyclones scored a goal by Anderson Brien making the score 4-2. In the third period, the Wausau Cyclones scored a goal by John Kriz making the final score 5-2. Collin Lemanski saved 45 shots for the win, while Samuel Pollard saved 56 shots in the loss.
Great Falls Americans 1 @ Helena Bighorns 8: In the first period the Helena Bighorns scored a goal by Finn Theriault making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Helena Bighorns scored five goals by Jakob Losch, Jack Lambert, Dylan Cunningham, Tim Mattingly, and Owen Ramsay making the score 6-0. In the third period, the Helana Bighorns scored two goals by Camden Cunningham, and Trey Pareja, and one goal for the Great Falls Americans scored by Nathan Bring making the final score 8-1. Alex Lamont saved 20 shots for the win, while Adler Hoagland saved 38 shots and Kaden Ryhder saved 11 shots in the loss.
Badlands Sabres 5 @ Yellowstone Quake 1: In the first period the Badlands Sabres scored a goal by Carter Kilen making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Badlands Sabres scored two goals by Rhylan Olson, and Peyton Wilson, and one goal for the Yellowstone Quake scored by Dawson William making the score 3-1. In the third period, the Badlands Sabres scored two more goals by Brooks Roaldson, and Ian Vannelli making the final score 5-1. Hunter Oger saved 29 shots for the win, while John Hughes saved 50 shots in the loss.
Butte Irish 2 @ Bozeman Icedogs 5: After a slow first period we head into the second where the Bozeman Ice Dogs scored three goals by Dylan Miller, Braden Koliha, and Brodie Shepardson, and one goal for the Butte Irish scored by Corbin Breen making the score 3-1. In the third period, Bozeman Ice Dogs scored two more goals by Aidan Clements, and Chris Porciuncula, and one goal for the Butte Irish scored by Andrew Browe making the score 5-2. Sean Smer saved 16 shots and Issac Weatherford saved 12 shots for the win, while Keegan Strong saved 29 shots in the loss.
Gillette Wild 7 @ Sheridan Hawks 3: In the first period the Gillette Wild scored four goals two by Ryan Hipsag, and two by Adam Severson, and one goal for the Sheridan Hawks scored by Tanner Freed making the score 4-1. In the second period, the Gillette Wild scored two more goals scored by Ryan Hipsag giving him a hat trick, and one goal by Elliot Testa making the score 6-1. In the third period, the Gillette Wild scored a goal by Adam Severson giving him a hat trick, and two goals by the Sheridan Hawks scored by Ayden Attungana, and Kiefer Dunham making the final score 7-3. Josh Bieniewicz saved 22 shots for the win, while Tyler Ouren saved 15 shots and Zach Broxterman saved 36 shots in the loss.
