The back-to-back defending champion Minnesota Saints beat the Carolina Fury 5-3 in the pool play finale on Tuesday night. In the 1st period, Carolina came out strong and notched 2 goals vs. the Saints 1 goal. In the 2nd period, Minnesota heated up and pounded 4 unanswered goals against the Fury. In the 3rd period, the Fury battled back with 1 goal. Minnesota Saints leading scorer Chad Wilson had 3 goals and 2 assists in the game and teammate Matt Wimmergren continued to impress with 2 goals and 2 assists. The Saints (3-0-0) locked up the #1 Seed in Pool A with this victory.
Minnesota Saints Scoring Summary:
#20 Matt Wimmergren (2 goals, 2 assists)
#87 Chad Wilson (3goals, 2 assists)
Minnesota Saints Player of the Game:
#20 Matt Wimmergren, Goaltender
Carolina Fury Scoring Summary:
#27 Michelle Silvey (1 assist)
#7 Jim Thompson (3 goals)
Carolina Fury Player of the Game:
#7 Jim Thompson, Forward