In a thrilling ice hockey match up, the Waukesha Wings narrowly defeated the Ice Force 3-2, with both teams delivering strong performances at key moments. Despite being out shot 49-24, the Wings capitalized on critical opportunities to claim the victory.

Game Highlights

• First Period:
  Ice Force took an early lead just 40 seconds in with a shorthanded goal by Rogan Dewane, assisted by Andrew Kunz and Ben Brown. The Wings responded at 10:06 with an even-strength goal by Chance Wake, assisted by Josh Thombs, tying the score 1-1.

• Second Period:
  Both teams tightened defensively, resulting in no scoring during the period. Ice Force out shot the Wings 18-6, but Waukesha's defense and goal tending kept them in the game.

• Third Period:
  The final period brought an offensive surge. Ice Force's Andrew Kunz reclaimed the lead with an even-strength goal at 12:04, assisted by Ben Brown. However, the Wings answered back with two quick goals. Josh Thombs scored at 13:11 (assisted by Lucas Franz), and Carter Krell netted the game-winner at 15:39, with Peter Thombs providing the assist.

Team Stats

• Shots on Goal:
  Ice Force dominated in shots, firing 49 to Waukesha's 24.
• Power Plays:
  Both teams struggled to convert, with Waukesha going 0-for-1 and Ice Force 0-for-4.
• Penalties:
  Waukesha faced disciplinary challenges, incurring eight penalty minutes on four infractions compared to Ice Force's two minutes on one infraction.

Key Players

• Waukesha Wings:

  • Carter Krell scored the decisive goal and had a strong all-around performance.
  • Goal tending played a crucial role in fending off Ice Force's relentless attack.

• Ice Force:

  • Rogan Dewane opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal.
  • Andrew Kunz contributed a goal and an assist, keeping Ice Force in contention.