March 1, 2013, 8:00 PM

Defenses ruled the day when Aberdeen Cougars GV won against Brookings Rangers GV 2 - 1 at Bergman Arena on Friday. Aberdeen Cougars GV racked up one goal to take the lead in the first period. Brookings Rangers GV gained one unanswered goal in the second period to even up the score. The second period closed with both teams at one goal all. Aberdeen Cougars GV added one goal in the third period to break the tie and take the lead, grabbing a late victory.

In the first period, Aberdeen Cougars GV's Hailey Gould lit the lamp without assistance, with 9:30 left in the period. In the second period, paving the way for Brookings Rangers GV, Hallie Theodosopoulos got a goal with 13:56 left in the period. Sierra Winter and Jade Chasing Hawk got the assists on the goal, tying things up. In the third period, things got going when Aberdeen Cougars GV's Madyson Ogdahl scored an unassisted goal, with 14:19 left in the period, to nab the lead and the victory.

Madyson Ogdahl and Hailey Gould each contributed one goal for Aberdeen Cougars GV.

Hallie Theodosopoulos tallied one goal for Brookings Rangers GV.

Having a huge impact in the game, Aberdeen Cougars GV's Hailey Huff blocked 35 out of 36 shots on goal to get the win, despite being outshot 36 to 25 by Brookings Rangers GV. Despite racking up saves in the box, Brookings Rangers GV's Devyn Prodoehl turned away 23 shots and so suffered the loss.

Aberdeen Cougars GV ended their streak of five losing games and now has a record of 5 wins and 15 losses. Brookings Rangers GV finished the game with a record of 18-2.