The Alexandria Blizzard could not stop the Breezy Point North Stars\’ Joe Costello, who tallied a hat trick in a 6-3 win.
Costello notched his first tally 6:15 into the second period. He then added goals at 1:38 into the third and at 5:31 into the third.
Alexandria was unable to stop Breezy Point from sending pucks towards the net, and the North Stars eventually piled up 34 shots on goal. Breezy Point bested its season scoring average. The North Stars have scored at the pace of 2.7 goals per game during the current campaign. Breezy Point could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.
Breezy Point additionally got points from Tyler Larwood, who also finished with one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Jordan Carey also scored for Breezy Point. In addition, Breezy Point received assists from Jack Anderholm, who had one and Nate Werhane and Ryan Mezera, who each chipped in two.
The Blizzard\’s offense rang up 35 shots on the North Stars\’ net. Alexandria was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on nine chances. The Blizzard\’s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.
Alexandria was helped by Gavin Mindt, who tallied one goal and two assists. Mindt scored on the power play 4:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Alexandria. An interference penalty on Linder Kenyon had put the Blizzard on the power play. Kyle Jones assisted on the tally. Alexandria also got points from Jones, who also had one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Alexandria included Bo Gronseth and Aaron Ryback, who scored one goal each. More assists for Alexandria came via Jody Randall and Nate Mettenburg, who contributed one each.
Jaxson Gosnell made 32 saves for Breezy Point on 35 shots. The North Stars registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Alexandria\’s Tanner Elmore stopped 28 shots out of the 33 that he faced. The Blizzard incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors.
