Brookings Uses Shootout to Best Minot, 5-4
September 19, 2015 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Minot Minotauros News Release
Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Brookings Blizzard defeated the Minot Minotauros in a shootout 5-4 (2-1 SO).
The shootout featured eight attempts between both teams. Minot's shootout goal was scored by Christian Mohs. Brookings' other shootout goal was scored by Mikael Hakkarainen.
The Blizzard saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Brookings made the score 4-2 on a goal by Kane Durment at 8:36 in the third period. The Minotauros evened things up at 4-4 on a goal by Owen Larson at 14:42 in the third period.
Durment was all over the ice for the Blizzard, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win.
Others who scored for Brookings included Hakkarainen, Blake Busch, and Garrett Elmore, who each put in one. In addition, Brookings received assists from TJ Samec, Nick Ford, and Chase Gamelin, who contributed one each.
Brookings was unable to stop Minot from sending pucks towards the net, and the Minotauros eventually piled up 35 shots on goal. Minot could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game. The Minotauros were ineffective while on the power play, as they were held to two goals off of nine man advantages.
Minot also had goals scored by James LaDouce and Mohs, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Minot were Johnny Walker, Jared Brandt, Derek Frentz, Quinn Fuchs, Chase Springman, Jacob Dittel, and Sam Fuss, who each chipped in one.
The Blizzard's Eric Hancock stopped 31 shots out of the 35 that he faced. Brookings incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors. Jon Flakne rejected 23 shots on goal for Minot.
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