Saturday Scores: Billings back on track with sweep
Point Mallard 8 @ Louisiana 0 - Point Mallard opened up a four-goal lead after the first period and did not look back en route to an 8-0 win over Louisiana. Stephen Coulter had a great game for Point Mallard, netting two goals. Coulter found the back of the net on the power play 6:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Point Mallard and again while on the power play 5:15 into the third to make the score 8-0 Point Mallard. Point Mallard additionally got points from Justin Dunn, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Point Mallard also had goals scored by Johnathan Meakins, who had two and Steven Butler, Jake Cox, and Austin Weber, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Point Mallard were Gabor Belenyesi, who had two, Justin Delisle, who had three, and Jaleel Rosemond, Matt Goodman, Cooper Seedott, Matt Darnell, Justin Clark, and Jake Champaign, who contributed one each. Seedott rejected 13 shots on goal for Point Mallard.
Wooster 2 @ Pittsburgh 3 - Pittsburgh survived a determined comeback attempt by Wooster on the way to a 3-2 win. Pittsburgh made the score 3-0 on a goal by Ryker Barber at 5:39 in the third period, and Wooster got as close as 3-2 when Mike Zenone scored 9:13 into the third period. Connor Ackerman had a great game for Pittsburgh, netting two goals. Ackerman found the back of the net 16:15 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh and again while short handed 19:56 into the second to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh were Vincent Casale and Gavin Cummings, who contributed one each.
Southern Tier 2 @ Toledo 3 (SO) - Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Toledo defeated Southern Tier in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO). Toledo was helped by Tristin Snyder, who had one goal. Snyder scored on the power play 7:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Toledo. Toledo also got points from Bogart, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Toledo received assists from Tyler Zalecki and Austin Turner, who each chipped in one. Southern Tier was helped by Tait Aptakin, who registered one goal. Aptakin scored 4:36 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Toledo. Andriaccio provided the assist. Elijah Williams also scored for Southern Tier. More assists for Southern Tier came via Curtis Carlson, who had one and Jake Andriaccio, who had two. Glen Bates rejected 27 shots on goal for Toledo.
Evansville 1 @ Nashville 8 - Kyle Van Wyk was all over the ice for Nashville, as he tallied two goals and two assists in Nashville's 8-1 win over Evansville. Van Wyk found the back of the net 2:03 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Nashville and again while 4:41 into the third to make the score 5-1 Nashville. Nashville also got points from Noah Keener, who also tallied one goal and two assists and Josh Hill, who also registered one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Nashville included Peter Cabala, Dakota Wilson, Nicholas Redmon, and Declan ONeal, who scored one goal each. More assists for Nashville came via Max Dorfman, Jesse Hyde, William Garrity, Riley Holden, and Conor Cunningham, who contributed one each and Logan Orem and Colton Anderson, who each chipped in two. Evansville was led by Brandon Bornkamp, who scored the team's only goal. Bornkamp scored 4:03 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Nashville. Michael Kelley assisted on the tally. Ricky Gonzalez made eight saves for Nashville on nine shots. Evansville's Brian Forness stopped 53 shots out of the 61 that he faced.
Wisconsin 7 @ St. Louis 2 - Wisconsin had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over St. Louis. Jake McNamara had one goal and two assists to lead Wisconsin. McNamara scored 14:58 into the first period to make the score 3-0 Wisconsin. Ben Ratner provided the assist. Wisconsin also got points from Austin Lewis, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Ratner, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Ethan Luck, who also registered one goal and two assists, and Taylor Dickert, who also racked up two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Wisconsin also got a goal from Thomas Hanson as well. In addition, Wisconsin received assists from Caleb Vosters, who had one and Russel Barone, who had two. St. Louis was led by Frankie Melton, who had two goals. Melton scored the first of his two goals at 16:22 into the second period to make the score 4-1 Wisconsin. Dominic Caito picked up the assist. Melton's next tally made the score 6-2 Wisconsin with 14:38 left in the third period. Austin Dempski assisted on the tally. Max McConnell recorded 32 saves for Wisconsin.
Atlanta 7 @ Sugar Land 5 - Kyle Rimbach gave Atlanta the lead in the first period, and Sugar Land was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 7-5. Atlanta took over the lead for good with a goal by Rimbach at 10:30 in the first period. Jack Cleaver assisted on the tally. Alex Johanson was all over the ice for Atlanta, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Johanson scored 9:42 into the second period to make the score 5-3 Atlanta. Colin OConnor picked up the assist. In the losing effort, Sugar Land was led by Luca Valenza, who registered two goals. Valenza scored the first of his two goals at 9:12 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Atlanta. Zac McKenna provided the assist. Valenza's next tally made the score 5-4 Atlanta with 9:21 left in the second period. A tripping call on RC Randall put Sugar Land on the penalty kill. Atlanta also got points from Rimbach, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Artus Laukaitis, who also had one goal and two assists, Frank Trazzera, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Ryan Dumond, who also registered one goal and one assist, and OConnor, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Atlanta also got a goal from Dylan Wattles as well. In addition, Atlanta received assists from Philip Pugliese, who had two and Aleksi Hoivala and Jacob Roers, who contributed one each. Sugar Land additionally got points from Randall, who also had one goal and one assist and Matt Cozzan, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Alex Norwinski also scored for Sugar Land. Other players who recorded assists for Sugar Land were Joseph Brochu, Keegan Chesnick, Chris Conlin, and Jonathan Adnell, who each chipped in one.
Peoria 2 @ Cincinnati 1 (SO) - Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Peoria defeated Cincinnati in a shootout 2-1 (2-1 SO). The shootout lasted for eight attempts between the teams. Cincinnati got a shootout goal from Albert Janele. Peoria's other shootout goal was scored by Chance Homerin. Peoria was led by Homerin, who racked up one goal. Homerin scored on the power play 17:43 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Peoria. Other players who recorded assists for Peoria were Aaron Siegrist, who had one. Cincinnati was led by Marc Anderson, who scored the team's only goal. Anderson scored 15:51 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Shawn Moody provided the assist. Nic Piech recorded 18 saves for Peoria. Cincinnati's Brian Tempel stopped 23 shots out of the 24 that he faced.
Twin City 2 @ Minnesota 3 (SO) - Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Minnesota defeated Twin City in a shootout 3-2 (3-2 SO). The two teams needed 12 turns to complete the shootout. Twin City got shootout goals from Joe Costello and Luc Kreuser. Minnesota's other shootout goals were scored by Lucas Mickelson and Kyle Wendorf. Minnesota was helped by Alec Skar, who racked up one goal. Skar scored 1:05 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Minnesota. Wendorf provided the assist. Minnesota also got points from Wendorf, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Minnesota received assists from Wyatt Toll, Tre Opack, and Ryan Conybear, who each chipped in one. Twin City was helped by Jay Paul, who had one goal. Paul scored 1:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Twin City. Bennett Witta assisted on the tally. Twin City also got a goal from Costello as well. Minnesota's Quinn Huff stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced.
North Iowa 7 @ Rochester 0 - North Iowa had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-0 win over Rochester. North Iowa was led by Marshall Barnes, who racked up one goal and one assist. Barnes scored 21 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 North Iowa. Austin Jackson assisted on the tally. North Iowa additionally got points from Jackson, who also had one goal and one assist and Carmen Dalesandro, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for North Iowa included Tommy Hall, who had two and Ryan Durant and Tommy Stang, who scored one goal each. In addition, North Iowa received assists from Connor Bump, who had two and Tom Lindgren, Adam Orn, Kohei Sato, Joe Guimont, Jack Stang, Brett Gravelle, and Riley Meyer, who each chipped in one. Tommi Ahlgren made 15 saves for North Iowa on 15 shots.
Granite City 11 @ Alexandria 3 - John Suess was all over the ice for Granite City, as he tallied one goal and three assists in Granite City's 11-3 win over Alexandria. Suess got on the board by slotting home a goal 5:00 into the second period to make the score 4-1 Granite City. Adam Marty provided the assist. Suess dished an assist on Spencer Nelson's goal that made the score 2-1 Granite City at 3:14 into the second period. He then added assists on Alex Durand's goal at 15:41 into the second and on Lucas Carroll's goal at 18:23 into the third. Granite City also got points from Casey Esselman, who also had one goal and three assists, Michael Piehler, who also tallied two goals and one assist, Andrej Jamnicky, who also registered one goal and two assists, Carroll, who also racked up one goal and two assists, Durand, who also had one goal and one assist, and Matt Flom, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Will Mix also scored for Granite City. In addition, Granite City received assists from Tyler Mros, who had two and Tommy Hutsell, Kevin Finley, and Chase Di Bari, who contributed one each. Alexandria was helped by Logan Nelson, who registered one goal. Nelson scored on the power play 4:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Alexandria. Alexandria also had goals scored by Riley Holwegner and AJ Gullickson, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Alexandria were Jack Cernohous, who had two and Jack Mellstrom, Logan Norman, and Tyler Frischmon, who each chipped in one. Nathan Isaacson made 24 saves for Granite City on 27 shots.
Metro 4 @ West Michigan 5 (OT) - Dakota Ulmer gave West Michigan a 5-4 (OT) victory over Metro when he scored 24 seconds into the extra period. West Michigan came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. West Michigan trailed 3-1 after a goal by Metro's Mathias Tellstrom at 19:57 in the first period. West Michigan knotted things up at 4-4 on a goal by Kevin Shand at 5:42 in the third period. West Michigan also got points from Corey Siwula, who also registered one goal and two assists. Chase Whallon also scored for West Michigan. Other players who recorded assists for West Michigan were Brendon Block, who had three and Ryan Price, John Hayward, and Devin Farkas, who contributed one each. Metro additionally got points from Tellstrom, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Metro also had goals scored by Carter Woolley and Jacob Drinkard, who each put in one. More assists for Metro came via TJ Krajewski and Jacob Rutkoske, who each chipped in one and Dylan Naumovski and Matt Dempsey, who contributed two each. Joe Licata rejected 45 shots on goal for West Michigan.
La Crosse 2 @ Breezy Point 4 - In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Breezy Point escaped with a 4-2 victory over La Crosse. Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Nick Blanchette secured the win for Breezy Point with a goal in the third period. Breezy Point got the win on the strength of a great game by Blanchette, who had two goals and one assist. Blanchette scored the first of his two goals short handed at 12:15 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Breezy Point. Breezy Point played down a man on Alec Hooper's holding. Ryan Mezera provided the assist. Blanchette's next tally short handed made the score 3-2 Breezy Point with 1:44 left in the third period. Breezy Point also had goals scored by Christian Lenzmeier and Jake Tomkowiak, who each put in one. More assists for Breezy Point came via Austin Langworthy, who had one. La Crosse was helped by Dylan Goggin, who racked up one goal. Goggin scored 13:15 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Breezy Point. Matt Wolter picked up the assist. Brady Thiering also scored for La Crosse. Other players who recorded assists for La Crosse were Jacob St. Andre, Ben Henderson, and Sam Dabrowski, who each chipped in one. Magnus Lindhe recorded 26 saves for Breezy Point.
Texas 2 @ Euless 0 - Texas took the lead against Euless in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory. Texas took over the lead for good with a goal by Kyle Galloway at 9:51 in the first period. Texas had gained a power play chance when Triston Wilson was whistled for holding. Dakota Davis assisted on the tally. Texas was led by Galloway, who racked up one goal. Texas also got a goal from Victor Ekk as well. More assists for Texas came via Jacob Elrod, George Hansen, and Noah Klinsky, who each chipped in one. Brandon Perrone recorded 16 saves for Texas. Euless' Thomas Bailey stopped 31 shots out of the 33 that he faced.
Billings 5 @ Glacier 4 - Glacier tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Billings held on for a 5-4 victory. A goal by Tristan Henrichs put Billings up 3-0 in the second period, but Glacier pulled to within one on Tyler McMahon's tally 1:35 into the third period. Billings got the win on the strength of a great game by Henrichs, who had two goals and two assists. Henrichs scored the first of his two goals at 5:15 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Billings. Edward Hoppmann provided the assist. Henrichs' next tally made the score 3-0 Billings with 3:40 left in the second period. Mason Graves assisted on the tally. Billings additionally got points from Zach Heiser, who also had one goal and one assist and Hoppmann, who also registered one goal and one assist. Billings also got a goal from Roy Aharonovich as well. Other players who recorded assists for Billings were Jonn Dunn, who had two and Keith Gustin and Austin Lange, who each chipped in one. Glacier was led by Brett LeBeau, who finished with one goal and one assist. LeBeau scored 7:35 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Billings. McMahon picked up the assist. Glacier also got points from Logan Kraft, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and McMahon, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Alex Hanson also scored for Glacier. In addition, Glacier received assists from Wyatt Fretheim and William Bostwick, who contributed one each. Brandon Brown rejected 31 shots on goal for Billings.
Bozeman 3 @ Great Falls 4 (SO) - Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Great Falls defeated Bozeman in a shootout 4-3 (1-0 SO).
Helena 2 @ Yellowstone 0 - Helena beat Yellowstone, 2-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout. Riley Keays provided Helena with the game-winning tally when he scored 4:55 into the first period. Johnny Bonta picked up the assist. Keays had a great game for Helena, netting two goals. Grant Martens spearheaded the defensive effort for Helena, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 48 saves for the shutout. Helena stifled Yellowstone's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Helena forced Yellowstone goalie Derrick LaCombe to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Other players who recorded assists for Helena were Ryan Daugherty and Cody Vanthournout, who contributed one each.
