Thunder takes the win in their home opener against the Briercrest Clippers

EDMONTON, AB (October 14^th, 2022) – The Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) Thunder opened their home schedule with a Friday night battle against the Briercrest Clippers. Creating a wide lead in the first period brought the Thunder home as they finish the game 5-2.

Both teams came out hungry in the first period, the Clippers #9 Alex Pellerin opened up the scoring in the first 15 seconds of the game to make it 1-0. Thunder responded to the goal with immediacy as we witnessed the next 5 goals for Concordia take place in the 1^st period. Their first goal of the night scored by #18 Peter Tomaras, followed by #12 Isaac Leik, #19 Zach Carlson, #8 Brandon Wallis, and Tomaras with his second goal of the night. #37 Carlson Kurylo finding opportunities and grabbed three assists in the first period. The Clippers continued to fight well into the 3^rd period and scored their second goal of the night by #15 Colton Aikens.

The One Team Sport players of the game were #30 Dominic Tmej and #37 Carson Kurylo. The Thunder will take on the Clippers for their second battle of the weekend, tomorrow afternoon at 2:45PM.