Bismarck knocks off Bruins in game five of NAHL Central Finals
Published 9:45 pm Monday, May 9, 2016
The Austin Bruins had their season come to an end as they lost the deciding game five of the NAHL Central Division Finals 4-0 at Bismarck Monday.
After a scoreless first period, Bismarck got on the board and scored two second period goals and they out-shot Austin 18-3 in that frame.
Home ice advantage had a big impact on the series as Austin out-scored Bismarck 10-2 in the two games in Riverside Arena and the Bobcats held a 13-2 scoring advantage in the games in Bismarck.
Kristofer Carlson had 31 saves in the loss for Austin.
SCORING SUMMARY
Austin 0 0 0 — 0
Bismarck 0 2 2 — 4
First period
No scoring
Second period
(B) Solag Bakich (Aaron Herdt, Willie Brown) 0:13
(B) Jared Pike (short handed) 16:21
Third period
(B) Pike (empty net) 17:12
(B) Bakich (Jared Resseguie) 19:40
Shots: Austin – 20; Bismarck – 33
Power plays: Austin – 0-for-5; Bismarck – 0-for-3