Sunday Wrap-up: El Paso Defeats In-State Opponent

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El Paso 7 @ West Texas 1 - The El Paso Rhinos delivered a dominant road performance, defeating the West Texas Wranglers with a final score of 7-1. The Rhinos established control early, scoring once in the first period before exploding for four goals in the second period, securing a massive lead. Special teams played a key role in El Paso's success, as they converted on three power-play opportunities and added a short-handed goal by Carter Lehmann in the third period. Carter Lehmann was a standout player, scoring a hat-trick with one goal coming at even strength, one on the power-play, and one on the penalty-kill, showcasing the Rhinos' efficient attack. El Paso maintained relentless pressure, outshooting the Wranglers 43 to 24 by the final horn. This massive victory confirms that the El Paso Rhinos remain a winning force, boasting a 14-8-3-0 record, while the West Texas Wranglers continue to struggle for consistency against the division's top teams.

Willmar 3 @ Minnesota M 4 -The Minnesota Moose secured a tight home victory, defeating the Willmar WarHawks with a final score of 4-3. The Moose took an early lead in the first period, netting two goals to the WarHawks' one, including a power-play goal from Charlie Marchand. Special teams remained impactful in the second period, where the WarHawks scored a power-play goal from Gabe Adams to keep the pressure on. The Moose maintained their edge in offensive chances throughout the night, outshooting Willmar 39 to 27. The teams exchanged goals in the final frame, but the Moose's steady scoring kept the lead. This hard-fought win shows that the Minnesota Moose remain a winning team and are a strong contender with a 17-5-0-0 record, while the Willmar WarHawks continue to struggle in close games.

Tulsa 2 @ Texas B 9 - The Texas Brahmas delivered a massive offensive performance at home, crushing the Tulsa Oilers with a final score of 9-2. The Brahmas took immediate control, scoring four goals in the first period and adding three more in the second to build an overwhelming lead. Benjamin Humphreys was a key player for the Brahmas, scoring a goal and contributing three assists to the offensive onslaught. Despite the Oilers managing one power-play goal of their own in the second period, the Brahmas maintained relentless pressure, finishing the game having outshot the Oilers by a margin of 62 to 22. This decisive victory confirms the Texas Brahmas remain winning and are a formidable force with a 19-1-1-1 record, while the Tulsa Oilers remain with just one win so far this season.