Blizzard Split Weekend
October 21, 2015 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Brookings Blizzard News Release
Brookings took an early lead Friday night - just two minutes into the game Chase Gamelin pounced on a Magician turnover. Minnesote tied the game moments later, but Connor Hutchins buried from Mikael Haakarainen. Peter Valent put the Blizzard up 3-1 only nineteen seconds later. In the second period the Blizzard received goals from Kane Durment and Max Rasberg. No goals in the third brought a Blizzard win and advanced Brookings into a tie for thirs place in the Central Division with the Aberdeen Wings Eric Hancock stopped 23 of 24 shots to improve his record to 3-2.
The Blizzard fell behind to Bismarck midway through the first period on Saturday night. Near the end of the second the Bobcats took a heavy 4-0 lead, while the Blizzard continued pumping shots in but failed to crack Hunter Shepard. Bismarck opened the third with a quicky goal. Brenden Payne and Gavin Mindt each scored in the third but Brookings was not able to come back as they fell 5-2.
The Blizzard are off until Friday, October 30th when they host the Aberdeen Wings at 7:30PM. The doors open at 6:30 for a Coors Lite Happy Hour. The night is filled with several festivities including the Dacotah Bank Player Pumpkin Challenge which includes the chance to win a $100 VISA gift card courtesy of Dacotah Bank, a costume contest with several prizes, and a Dacotah Bank puck giveaway to the first 300 fans in the door! Be sure to call the Blizzard office at 605.592.9114 or stop by Bozied's to purchase your tickets in advance. Reminder that for a limited time all ticket purchases made at Bozied's will come with a complimentary beer token.
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