Friday Finals: Brahmas take over top spot in South with win
Long Beach forward Matthew Bellopede had two goals and an assist in a 6-2 win on Friday.
Texas Brahmas 2 @ Texas RoadRunners 1: In the first period the Texas Brahmas scored two goals by Max Brooks, and Troy Carson making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Texas RoadRunners scored a goal by Porter Wolk making the score 2-1. After a slow third period, the final score is 2-1. Brendan Forden saved 15 shots for the win, while Krzysztof Jakubowski saved 24 shots in the loss.
Long Beach Sharks 6 @ New Jersey Titans 2: Starting off in the first period the Long Beach Sharks scored four goals by Scott Nicholson, Chris Keller, Nolan Nemecek, and Matthew Bellopede making the score 4-0. In the second period, the New Jersey Titans scored two goals by Payton Fobes, and William Fliss making the score 4-2. In the third period, the Long Beach Sharks scored two goals by Matthew Bellopede, and Nolan Nemecek making the final score 6-2. Jackson Black saved 6 shots and Colten Mclntyre saved 27 shots for the win, while Sebastian Thome saved 10 shots and Jesse Riccio saved 17 shots in the loss.
New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings 2 @ Norwich Sea Captains 3 (SO): Starting off the first period the Norwich Sea Captains scored two goals both by Brian Essing, and one goal for the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored by Leonardo Kahlhammer making the score 2-1. After a slow second period, we headed into the third where the Norwich Sea Captains scored a goal by Kam Young making the score 2-2. In the shootout, the goal goes to the Norwich Sea Captains, making the final score 3-2. Noah Behrens saved 21 shots for the win, while Jack Agoglia saved 31 shots in the loss.
Austin Ice Bats 4 @ Atlanta Capitals 8: Starting the night both teams scored a goal for the Austin Ice Bats it was Sebastian Hale, and for the Atlanta Capitals it was Aidan Besedic making the score 1-1. In the second period, the Austin Ice Bats scored a goal by Sebastian Hale, and four goals for the Atlanta Capitals scored by Dylan Wolf, two by Ben Reimer, and one by Aidan Besedic making the score 5-2. In the third period, the Austin Ice Bats scored two goals both by Sebastian Hale, and three goals for the Atlanta Capitals scored by Briggs Beam, Nick Refine, and Brett Phillips making the final score 8-4. Austin Durkop saved 15 shots, while Gorial Yaro saved 35 shots in the loss.
Mason City Toros 3 @ Willmar WarHawks 2 (OT): In the first period the Willmar WarHawks scored a goal by Nik Johnson making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Willmar WarHawks scored a goal by Tyler Misialek, and two goals for the Mason City Toros scored by Aaron Sawicki, and Dominic Despenes making the score 2-2. After a slow third period, we headed into overtime where Fritel Marcus with the Mason City Toros scored making the final score 3-2. Drew Blake saved 42 shots for the win, while Kai Girard saved 36 shots in the loss.
Mid Cities Jr Stars 0 @ New Mexico Ice Wolves 12: In the third period the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored three goals two by Trey Erramouspe, and one by Ethan Secord making the score 3-0. In the second period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored one goal by Edward Gregorin making the score 4-0. In the third period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored eight goals scored by Stanley Hubbard, two by Zak Wentworth,and one by Trey Erramouspe giving him the only Hat Trick of the night, Braeden Whitesell, Jack Arnold, Spencer Lund, and Bode Ensign making the final score 12-0. Pierson Haislet saved 6 shots for the win and the shutout, while Luke Anderson saved 63 shots and Jack Elliott saved 2 shots in the loss.
Wausau Cyclones 4 @ Wisconsin Woodsmen 3: Starting off the night with a slow first period, heading into the second period, the Wausau Cyclones scored a goal by Ricky Nelson, and one goal for the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored by Hunter Nelson making the score 1-1. In the third period, the Wausau Cyclones scored three goals by Ricky Nelson, Jack Dawley, and Dylan Chapman, and two goals for the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored by Hugh Deninema, and Daniels Ratkevics making the score 4-3. Collin Lemanski saved 35 shots for the win, while Ryan Hacker saved 19 shots in the loss.
Louisiana Drillers 3 @ El Paso Rhinos 4: In the first period the Louisiana Drillers scored two goals by Charlie Benisch, and Colton Sebastian, and one goal for the El Paso Rhinos scored by Zach Ware making the score 2-1. In the second period, the Louisiana Drillers scored a goal by Roman Vitolo, and one goal for the El Paso Rhinos was scored by Nick Jones making the score 3-2. In the third period, the El Paso Rhinos scored two goals by Austin Renaldo, and Michael Sobaski making the final score 4-3. Philip O’Neil saved 22 shots for the win, while Riley Burnett saved 26 shots in the loss.
Gillette Wild 7 @ Yellowstone Quake 0: In the first period the Gillette Wild scored two goals by Elliot Testa, and Adam Severson making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Gillette Wild scored two goals by Zach Lebens and Gavin Black making the score 4-0. In the third period, the Gillette Wild scored three goals by Chase Hapka, Wylee Gladen, and Jayden Rogen making the final score 7-0. Dominic Hite saved 10 shots for the win and shutout, while John Hughes saved 94 shots in the loss.
Great Falls Americans 2 @ Bozeman Icedogs 5: In the first period the Bozeman Icedogs scored a goal by Lex Steckelberg making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Bozeman Icedogs scored two goals by Casey Sturm, and Spencer Wilkinson, and two goals for the Great Falls Americans scored by Aaron James, and Dmitri Kuleshov making the score 3-2. In the third period, the Bozeman Icedogs scored two goals by Tyler Klingbeil, and an unknown player making the final score 5-2. Matthew Ryynanen saved 13 shots for the win, while Kaden Ryhder saved 18 shots in the loss.
Badlands Sabers 2 @ Sheridan Hawks 4: In the first period the Badlands Sabres scored two goals by Hunter Walla, and Carter Kilen, and one goal for the Sheridan Hawks scored by Tanner Freed making the score 2-1. In the second period, the Sheridan Hawks scored a goal by Kiefer Dunham making the score 2-2. In the third period, the Sheridan Hawks scored two goals by Ayden Attungana, and Daniil Viscu making the final score 4-2. Zach Broxterman saved 36 shots for the win, while Easton Eriksmoen saved 49 shots in the loss.
Helena Bighorns 3 @ Butte Irish 1: In the first period the Helena Bighorns scored two goals by Cai Robinson, and Braden Cunningham making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Butte Irish scored a goal by Kazden Stineff making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Helena Bighorns scored a goal by Gavin Barr making the final score 3-1. Jesse Schindel saved 26 shots for the win, while Braylon Rogers saved 47 shots in the loss.
