ABERDEEN, S.D. — The Austin Bruins moved three points ahead of fourth place Aberdeen (24-19-6 overall) when they won 3-2 on the road Friday.

Jonathan Gehrt and John Simonson each scored second period powerplay goals to give Austin (26-15-5 overall) a 3-1 lead.

Nicholas Lehr stopped 37 saves in net for the Bruins.

 

SCORING SUMMARY

Austin 1 2 0 — 3

Aberdeen 0 1 1 — 2

First period

(A) Jeremy Finger (Matt Hansen) 3:36

Second period

(AB) Lane Mahoney (powerplay) (Cory Ward) 3:35

(A) Jonathan Gehrt (powerplay) (Hansen, Charlie Adams) 5:50

(A) John Simonson (powerplay) (Hansen, AJ Reid) 11:35

Third period

(AB) Ryan Wanger (powerplay) (Ross Pavek, Justin Parizek) 5:38

Powerplays: Austin — 2-for-3; Aberdeen — 2-for-5

Shots: Austin — 31; Aberdeen — 39