Friday Finals: Granite City tops Rochester in battle for West title

Friday Box Scores

Rochester Grizzlies 4 @ Granite City Lumberjacks 5 (SO): In the first period the Granite City Lumberjacks scored a goal by Ashton Ericksen making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Rochester Grizzlies scored two goals by Isaac Flatley, and Owen Van Tassel, and one goal for the Granite City Lumberjacks scored by Thomas Gerum making the score 2-2. In the third period, the Rochester Grizzlies scored two goals by Noah Joyce, and Wyatt Witham, and two goals for the Granite City Lumberjacks scored by Sam Brennan, and Parker Comstock making the score 4-4. In the shootout, the goal goes to the Granite City Lumberjacks making the final score 5-4. Anyon Bennett saved 26 shots for the win, while Nick Kurtiak saved 34 shots in the loss.

Long Beach Sharks 1 @ New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings 2: Starting off the night the Long Beach Sharks scored a goal in the first period by Nolan Nemecek, and one goal for the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored by Max Goulden making the score 1-1. After a slow second period, we headed into the third where the New Hampshire Jr Mountain Kings scored a goal by Zach Sonia making the final score 2-1. Manny Pantow saved 29 shots for the win, while Joey Christophel saved 65 shots in the loss.

Mid-Cities Jr Stars 3 @ Louisiana Drillers 2: In the first period the Mid Cities Jr Stars scored a goal by Kade Brayman making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Mid Cities Jr Stars scored a goal by Kade Brayman making the score 2-0. In the third period, the Louisiana Drillers scored two goals by Colton Sebastian, and one goal for the Mid Cities Jr Stars scored by Seth Dragojevic making the final score 3-2. Cole Eckert saved 51 shots for the win, while Riley Burnett saved 7 shots and Finn Willson saved 11 shots in the loss.

El Paso Rhinos 4 @ Atlanta Capitals 0: In the first period the El Paso Rhino scored a goal by an unknown player making the score 1-0. In the second period, the El Paso Rhinos scored a goal by Regnars Jansons making the score 2-0. In the third period, the El Paso Rhinos scored two goals, both by Bryan Wood making the final score 4-0. Matt Loney saved 34 shots for the win and the shootout, while Alex Croy saved 20 shots in the loss.

New Jersey Titans 3 @ Northeast Generals 4: In the first period the New Jersey Titans scored two goals by Zach O’Neil, and George Hinds, and one goal for the Northeast Generals scored by Mason Frary making the score 2-1. In the second period, the Northeast Generals scored three goals by Garrett Greenwood, Gabe Vijuk, and Matej Zivcak making the score 4-2. In the third period, the New Jersey Titans scored a goal by Jacob Gray making the finals score 4-3. Daniel Antal saved 20 shots for the win, while Avery Rovira-Hewitt saved 52 shots in the loss.

St. Louis Jr Blues 3 @ Peoria Mustangs 5: In the first period the Peoria Mustangs scored three goals two by Mason Buchanan, and one by Henry Griffin making the score 3-0. In the second period, the Peoria Mustangs scored a goal by Blake Mitchell, and one goal for the St. Louis Jr Blues scored by Connor Westbrock making the score 4-1. In the third period, the St. Louis Jr Blues scored two goals by Connor Westbrock, and Matthew Mahoney, and one goal for the Peoria Mustangs scored by Justin Funk making the final score 5-3. Kason Yamada saved 34 shots for the win, while Matyas Bajar saved 30 shots in the loss.

Wisconsin Woodsmen 2 @ Wausau Cyclones 6: In the first period the Wisconsin Woodsmen scored a goal by Jackson Heim making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Wausau Cyclones scored two goals by Brandon Piwko, and Anderson Brien making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Wausau Cyclones scored four goals two by Gabe Randel, one by Connor Dvorak, and Brandon Piwko, and one goal for the Willmar WarHawks scored by Jackson Heim making the final score 6-2. Collin Lemanski saved 27 shots for the win, while the UnKnown goalie saved 33 shots in the loss.

Austin Ice Bats 0 @ New Mexico Ice Wolves 6: In the first period the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored a goal by Zak Wentworth making the score 1-0. In the second period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored two goals by Carson Gotelaere, and Brady Nance making the score 3-0. In the third period, the New Mexico Ice Wolves scored three goals by Ethan Hull, Braeden Whitesell, and Trey Erramouspe making the final score 6-0. Pierson Haislet saved 8 shots for the win, while Jadon Mammen saved 45 shots in the loss.

Oregon Tradesmen 2 @ West Bend Power 6: In the first period the Oregon Tradesmen scored two goals by Dylan Wedward, and Easton Simpson, and one goal for the West Bend Power scored by Cole Fenske making the score 2-1. In the second period, the West Bend Power scored three goals by Teagan Scheurer, Zachary Wolverton, and Connor O’Neal making the score 4-2. In the third period, the West Bend Power scored two goals by Willam Leshnock, and Lucca Weinkauf making the final score 6-2. Walker Berner saved 22 shots for the win, while Dylan Posch saved 34 shots in the loss.

Willmar WarHawks 8 @ Minnesota Loons 0: In the first period the Willmar Warhawks scored two goals by Dome Szabo, and Scott Woltman making the score 2-0. In the second period, the Willmar WarHawks scored three more goals, two by Luke McCarthy, and one by Hudson Zinda making the score 5-0. In the third period, the Willmar WarHawks scored three more goals by Hudson Zinda, Tootoo Fotheringham, and Sam Holm making the final score 8-0. Jesse Easterwood saved 23 shots for the win and the shutout, while Steven Kelley saved 36 shots and Alex Harden saved 22 shots in the loss.

Helena Bighorns 7 @ Badlands Sabres 0: In the first period the Helena Bighorns scored three goals by Jack Lambert, Nexon Hiebert, and Finn Theriault making the score 3-0. In the second period, the Helena Bighorns scored two goals, both by Camden Cunningham making the score 5-0. In the third period, the Helena Bighorns scored two goals by Garrett Bogan, and Braden Cunningham making the final score 7-0. Jesse Schindel saved 14 shots for the win and the shutout, while Easton Eriksmoen saved 27 shots and Hunter Oger saved 10 shots in the loss.

Butte Irish 2 @ Gillette Wild 5: In the first period the Butte Irish scored a goal by Andrew Browe making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Gillette Wild scored three goals by Jacob Guitard, Wylee Gladen, and Adam Severson making the score 3-1. In the third period, the Butte Irish scored a goal by Rye Vincent, and two goals for the Gillette Wild both scored by Jace Johnson making the final score 5-2. Cole Wheaton saved 26 shots for the win, while Joshua Horacek saved 48 shots in the loss.

Great Falls Americans 9 @ Yellowstone Quake 1: In the first period the Great Falls Americans scored four goals by Aaron Leaf, Cade Bendigo, Dmitri Kuleshov, and Phil Harrell, and one goal for the Yellowstone Quake scored by Wesley Amos making the score 4-1. In the second period, the Great Falls Americans scored two goals by Masen Kerr, and Ty O’Bey making the score 6-1. In the third period, the Great Falls Americans scored three goals by Zac Orwig, Ty O’Bey, and Sam Duehlmeier making the final score 9-1. Kaden Ryhder saved 27 shots for the win, while John Simon saved 40 shots and John Hughes saved 36 shots in the loss.

Bozeman Ice Dogs 4 @ Sheridan Hawks 1: In the first period the Bozeman Icedogs scored a goal by Chris Porciuncula making the score 1-0. In the second period, the Bozeman Icedogs scored a goal by Spencer Wilkinson, and one goal for the Sheridan Hawks was scored by Ayden Attungana making the score 2-1. In the third period, the Bozeman Icedogs scored two goals by Chris Porciuncula, and Casey Sturm making the final score 4-1. Matthew Ryynanen saved 41 shots for the win, while Aidan Knox saved 39 shots in the loss.