February 16, 2013, 2:30 PM

Rushmore Thunder BV triumphed over Aberdeen Cougars BV 7 - 4 at Odde Ice Arena on Saturday. Rushmore Thunder BV outscored Aberdeen Cougars BV three to one to take the lead at the end of the first period. Both teams chalked up two goals in the second period but Rushmore Thunder BV kept the lead for the win. In the final period, Rushmore Thunder BV outscored their opponents by one goal and kept the lead to win the game.

Rushmore Thunder BV's Brooks Mitzel made two goals for Rushmore Thunder BV and also had one helper. During the first period, with 8:55 left Mitzel lit the lamp. Anthony (Michael) Petrotto and TJ (Tyler) Nolan assisted on this goal. With 13:21 left to play in the second period Mitzel put the biscuit into the net for a shorthanded goal. Jack Taylor assisted on this goal. Rushmore Thunder BV's TJ (Tyler) Nolan got two goals for Rushmore Thunder BV and also had one point. With 0:04 left to play in the second period Nolan put the puck between the pipes for a power play goal with an assist from Mark Petereit. Next, Nolan put the biscuit over the goal line for a shorthanded goal with 7:33 left in the third period with an assist from Brooks Mitzel.

Rushmore Thunder BV's Connor Colbath turned away 15 shots to get the win. Aberdeen Cougars BV's Jon Loefke had just 18 saves on 25 shots to get the loss.

Aberdeen Cougars BV was 0-for-7.

Rushmore Thunder BV extended their winning streak to six games and ended up with a record of 8-10. Aberdeen Cougars BV finished the game with a record of 2 wins and 15 losses.