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Pinky and the Fruitcakes Rally Late, Edge Shit's and Giggles 7-6 in Overtime

Pinky and the Fruitcakes erased multiple deficits, including a late third-period hole, before Ben Cozzone buried the overtime winner to complete a thrilling 7-6 comeback victory over Shit's and Giggles.

Shit's and Giggles struck first in the opening period as Konnar Meier found the back of the net midway through the frame. Pinky answered late, with Ben Cozzone tying the game before Justin Glenn scored with just 27 seconds remaining to give Pinky a 2-1 lead heading into the first intermission.

The momentum swung quickly in the second period. Josh Buohl evened the score before Bruce Hawthorne scored just moments later to put Shit's and Giggles back in front. Jeremy Leid extended the lead to 4-2 midway through the period, but Justin Glenn responded with his second goal of the night off a setup from Ben Cozzone and Wes Eagelman to cut the deficit to one before the break.

Shit's and Giggles once again grabbed control early in the third as Jeremy Leid netted his second goal of the game to make it 5-3. Pinky wasted little time responding, with Wes Eagelman scoring just 10 seconds later to keep the game within reach. Justin Glenn then completed his hat trick midway through the period, finishing another feed from Cozzone to knot the game at 5-5.

Jeremy Leid answered with his third goal of the night to restore the lead for Shit's and Giggles with just over three minutes remaining, but Pinky refused to go away. With just 43 seconds left in regulation, Justin Glenn buried his fourth goal of the game off an assist from Gavin Emery to force overtime and cap off another dramatic comeback.

The extra session belonged to Pinky and the Fruitcakes. After trading chances, Ben Cozzone buried the game-winner with 3:27 remaining in overtime, completing the comeback and sealing a hard-fought 7-6 victory.

Justin Glenn led the way with a four-goal performance, including the game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation. Ben Cozzone finished with two goals and three assists, factoring into five of Pinky's seven goals, while Jeremy Leid recorded a hat trick for Shit's and Giggles. Bruce Hawthorne added a goal and two assists, and Konnar Meier chipped in with a goal and an assist in the losing effort.

Between the pipes, Shawn Noecker came up with several clutch saves as Pinky battled back from multiple deficits, helping his team stay within striking distance before the offense completed the comeback. Travis Weaver was tested throughout the night and made a number of quality stops, but Pinky's persistence eventually broke through in overtime.

Diddy Party Dominates Early, Cruises Past Outlaws 9-1

Diddy Party wasted no time asserting itself, exploding for six first-period goals and never looking back in a commanding 9-1 victory over the Outlaws.

The game was decided almost from the opening faceoff. Devin Unger opened the scoring before Daymond Hiester doubled the lead just six seconds later. Anthony Weitzel added another midway through the period off a feed from Matt Keppley, and Unger continued his dominant opening frame with three more goals over the final four minutes to complete a first-period hat trick—and then some—as Diddy Party carried a commanding 6-0 lead into the intermission.

The offensive pressure didn't let up in the second period. Daymond Hiester buried his second goal of the night early in the frame to extend the advantage to 7-0, while Diddy Party continued to control possession and limit any opportunities for the Outlaws to mount a response.

The Outlaws finally broke through early in the third period when Braxton Jester finished a setup from Jay Rivera to spoil the shutout. Diddy Party quickly answered, however, as Devin Unger netted his fifth goal of the night before Matt Keppley capped the scoring with a goal of his own, assisted by Unger, to secure the 9-1 rout.

Devin Unger delivered a spectacular performance, recording five goals and an assist to lead the offensive explosion. Daymond Hiester added two goals, while Matt Keppley contributed a goal and three assists. Anthony Weitzel also found the scoresheet, as Diddy Party received production throughout its lineup. Braxton Jester accounted for the Outlaws' lone goal, with Jay Rivera picking up the assist.

Between the pipes, Diddy Party's goaltender turned in a composed performance, shutting the door for most of the night and giving his offense every opportunity to build its lead. The Outlaws' netminder faced relentless pressure from the opening minutes, battling through a barrage of quality scoring chances despite the lopsided final score.

Team SuperLytes Storm Back from Four Goals Down, Roll Past Rampage 15-7

After falling behind by four goals in the opening period, Team SuperLytes responded with one of the most impressive comebacks of the season, scoring 15 of the game's final 18 goals to defeat Rampage 15-7.

Rampage came out flying, jumping to a 4-0 lead in less than five minutes. Austin Stubblebine opened the scoring before Andrew Walter caught fire, scoring three consecutive goals to complete a first-period hat trick. It appeared Rampage was firmly in control, but Team SuperLytes flipped the momentum before the intermission. Bryce Witman got SuperLytes on the board, Cody Rotiske followed moments later, and Witman added a power-play goal with just 15 seconds remaining to cut the deficit to 4-3 heading into the break.

The second period belonged entirely to Team SuperLytes. Bryce Witman completed his hat trick by tying the game early before Damon Heiser gave SuperLytes its first lead of the night. Witman struck again to extend the advantage, and Cody Rotiske buried another to cap a four-goal unanswered run. Rampage briefly halted the surge with a goal from the Wild Card player, but SuperLytes answered immediately as Witman added his fifth goal of the game. Andrew Walter completed a four-goal performance late in the period, but Team SuperLytes still carried a comfortable 8-6 lead into the third.

SuperLytes never let up in the final period. Damon Heiser opened the scoring before Bryce Witman added two more goals in a span of 40 seconds to blow the game open. The Wild Card player scored once more for Rampage, but Team SuperLytes responded with another offensive avalanche. Ty Loftus found the back of the net, Rotiske added his third goal of the game, and Witman scored twice more to put the finishing touches on a remarkable 15-7 victory.

Bryce Witman delivered a sensational performance, finishing with eight goals and three assists while playing a role in 11 of Team SuperLytes' 15 goals. Cody Rotiske added a hat trick and five assists, factoring into eight goals himself, while Damon Heiser contributed two goals and two assists. For Rampage, Andrew Walter recorded four goals, and the Wild Card player chipped in with two goals and an assist in the losing effort.

Between the pipes, Dan Steffens recovered nicely after a tough opening period, making several timely saves as Team SuperLytes erased the early deficit and completely took control of the game. Pat Noecker faced constant offensive pressure throughout the final two periods and battled through a relentless SuperLytes attack despite the lopsided final score.

Outlaws Explode for 11-7 Win Over Lebanon Mercenaries

The Outlaws used a dominant stretch through the middle of the game to pull away from the Lebanon Mercenaries, earning an 11-7 victory after a fast-paced contest that featured 18 combined goals.

The Outlaws came out firing in the opening period. Kam Albright opened the scoring before striking again just five seconds later off a feed from Andrew Walter, giving the Outlaws a quick 2-0 advantage. Despite several quality chances from Lebanon, Dan Witman kept the Mercenaries off the scoreboard to send the Outlaws into the first intermission with the two-goal lead.

Lebanon found some life early in the second after Noah Westermann extended the Outlaws' lead to 3-0. Chase Schrift answered just 28 seconds later to put the Mercenaries on the board, but Talon Sallade restored the three-goal cushion midway through the period. Schrift responded with his second goal of the night less than 30 seconds later to make it 4-2, but the Outlaws quickly took over.

Kam Albright completed his hat trick before Talon Sallade scored his second of the game. Just seconds later, Noah Westermann found the back of the net to cap a three-goal burst in a span of just over a minute, stretching the lead to 7-2. Lebanon refused to go away, however, as Dylan Holst and Scott Imm each scored late in the period to cut the deficit to 7-4 entering the third.

The Outlaws wasted little time putting the game out of reach in the final frame. Andrew Walter scored twice in just over a minute, with the first assisted by Braxton Jester and Andrew Walter before Kam Albright returned the favor on Walter's second tally. Dylan Holst answered for Lebanon, but Braxton Jester responded less than 30 seconds later with a goal of his own to restore the five-goal cushion.

Chase Schrift completed his hat trick midway through the period to keep the Mercenaries within striking distance, but Talon Sallade answered with his third goal of the night to finish off a hat trick of his own. Julian Imm scored late for Lebanon, but the Outlaws comfortably closed out the 11-7 victory.

Kam Albright, Talon Sallade, and Chase Schrift each recorded hat tricks in the offensive showcase. Andrew Walter finished with two goals and three assists, while Noah Westermann totaled a goal and two assists. Braxton Jester chipped in with a goal and an assist as the Outlaws received contributions throughout the lineup.

Between the pipes, Dan Witman came up with several timely saves to help the Outlaws maintain control whenever Lebanon threatened to build momentum. Nick Hyneman battled through a relentless offensive attack from the Outlaws, facing constant pressure throughout the night despite the final result.

Wreckers Break Open Tight Contest, Roll Past Sweater Puppies 11-4

After a back-and-forth opening period, the Wreckers erupted offensively over the final two periods to skate away with an impressive 11-4 victory over the Sweater Puppies.

The Wreckers struck first as Noah Westermann opened the scoring early in the first period, but the Sweater Puppies answered with back-to-back goals from Reece Wilson and Brendan Fergus to take a 2-1 lead. That advantage disappeared in a hurry. Westermann tied the game with just 41 seconds remaining before scoring again nine seconds later to give the Wreckers the lead. He completed a remarkable natural hat trick 17 seconds after that, sending the Wreckers into the first intermission with a 4-2 advantage after three goals in just 26 seconds.

The Sweater Puppies climbed back within one early in the second when T.J. Sinchak finished a pass from Braxton Jester, but that was as close as they would get. Noah Westermann answered just 45 seconds later before the Wreckers unleashed another offensive flurry. Kyle Beilhart scored twice in rapid succession, Andrew Witman added another, and Matt James found the back of the net to cap a five-goal period and stretch the lead to 9-3.

The second period featured the night's loudest performance. After picking up an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Logan Buch's colorful choice of words directed at referee Sass earned him an early trip to the locker room. The extended exchange brought the game to a standstill, leaving both benches and the crowd watching the show before play finally resumed.

The Wreckers continued to control play in the third. Andrew Witman scored his second goal of the night early in the period before Braxton Jester answered for the Sweater Puppies. Any hopes of a late rally were quickly erased as Noah Westermann scored his sixth goal of the game less than 30 seconds later to put the finishing touches on the 11-4 victory.

Noah Westermann delivered one of the most dominant individual performances of the season, scoring six goals and adding an assist. Andrew Witman contributed two goals and three assists, while Matt James finished with a goal and two assists. Kyle Beilhart added a pair of goals during the Wreckers' second-period surge. For the Sweater Puppies, Brendan Fergus recorded a goal and an assist, while Braxton Jester and Reece Wilson each found the back of the net.

Between the pipes, the Wreckers' goaltender remained composed despite facing steady pressure, making timely saves whenever the Sweater Puppies threatened to build momentum. The Sweater Puppies' netminder was under constant pressure from one of the league's most explosive offensive performances, battling through wave after wave of scoring chances as the Wreckers pulled away.

Diddy Party Pull Away Late, Cruise Past Rampage 12-4

Diddy Party overcame an early back-and-forth battle before exploding offensively over the final two periods to earn a dominant 12-4 victory over Rampage.

Rampage came out strong in the opening period, with Travis Weaver opening the scoring early to give his team the first lead of the night. Diddy Party quickly answered as Devin Unger tied the game off a feed from Matt Keppley, but Rampage regained the advantage shortly after when Nate Crammer scored off a setup from Chris Auchenbach. Diddy Party responded once again, with Unger scoring his second of the night before Daymond Hiester gave Diddy its first lead heading into the first intermission.

The second period saw Diddy Party begin to take control. Hiester added his second goal of the game early in the frame, but Rampage continued to battle, cutting the deficit back to one after the Wild Card player scored off a Nate Crammer assist. Diddy Party answered immediately as Unger completed his hat trick, and after Rampage's Nate Crammer scored his second goal of the night to make it 5-4, Diddy Party closed the period with three unanswered goals from Anthony Weitzel and Unger to build a commanding 7-4 lead.

The third period belonged entirely to Diddy Party. Eric Refford opened the scoring just 15 seconds into the period before Unger added two more goals to continue his incredible night. Matt Keppley and Anthony Weitzel each found the back of the net as Diddy Party poured on the offense, scoring five unanswered goals in the final frame to secure the 12-4 victory.

Devin Unger once again led the way offensively, recording six goals and two assists in another dominant performance. Daymond Hiester added two goals and two assists, while Anthony Weitzel finished with two goals and two assists. Eric Refford contributed a goal and two assists, and Matt Keppley recorded a goal and an assist. For Rampage, Nate Crammer scored twice and added an assist, while Travis Weaver and the Wild Card player each found the back of the net.

Between the pipes, Nick Hyneman delivered a strong performance for Diddy Party, settling in after an early challenge from Rampage and helping his team shut down the comeback attempts as the offense took over. Pat Noecker faced a relentless Diddy Party attack, battling through a heavy workload as the game opened up and the scoring chances piled up against Rampage.

Mixed Nutz Dominate From Start to Finish in 10-2 Win Over Spyderz

Mixed Nutz controlled the game from the opening faceoff, scoring early and often while limiting Spyderz' opportunities in a dominant 10-2 victory.

Mixed Nutz wasted no time setting the tone. Anthony Weitzel opened the scoring midway through the first period before Eric Refford doubled the lead with a power-play goal off a setup from Anthony Polvino. Spyderz struggled to generate offense early, and Mixed Nutz carried a 2-0 advantage into the first intermission.

The second period continued to belong to Mixed Nutz. Brett Steffe scored twice in the frame, including one goal assisted by Weitzel and Polvino, while Weitzel added his second goal of the night to extend the lead to 5-0. Spyderz finally broke through at the very end of the period when Ray Neider scored with no time remaining on the clock, cutting the deficit to 5-1 heading into the third.

Spyderz gained some momentum early in the final period when Justin Glenn scored to make it a 5-2 game, but Mixed Nutz quickly slammed the door on any comeback hopes. Elliot Repsik took over, scoring three goals in a span of less than 40 seconds to complete a natural hat trick and push the lead to 8-2. Anthony Polvino and Repsik added two more goals late in the period to finish off the 10-2 victory.

Elliot Repsik led the offensive explosion with five goals and an assist, including a dominant stretch in the third period that put the game away. Anthony Weitzel added two goals and two assists, while Anthony Polvino contributed a goal and four assists. Brett Steffe finished with two goals and an assist, and Eric Refford recorded a goal and an assist. For Spyderz, Ray Neider and Justin Glenn provided the only offense with a goal each.

Between the pipes, Dan Steffens delivered a strong performance for Mixed Nutz, keeping Spyderz off the board for long stretches and allowing his offense to build a commanding lead. Nick Neider faced a relentless Mixed Nutz attack throughout the night, especially in the final period as the offense continued to generate chances and pull away.