Wilderness Force Game 5

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It wasn’t overtime like the first three games of the series, but Game 4 was decided by just a goal, which happened to be off the stick of Wilderness defenseman Alex Trapp for the game-winner.

The defenseman scored his first and biggest goal of the year to help the Wilderness capture Game 4, 3-2 and force a fifth and decisive game on Sunday in Cloquet.

The Wilderness got off to a fast start with two, 1st period goals from Aaron Miller and Alex Toscano. The Ice Dogs stormed back in the 2nd period with goals from Evan Somoza and Todd Burgess.

The Ice Dogs had a golden chance to lead in the game, but a penalty shot from Tyler Tomberlin was denied by Wilderness goalie Luke Kania.

With just 3:30 left in regulation a rush into the zone led to a pass to the point, where Trapp let go a shot that found its way past Ice Dogs goalie Gavin Nieto and into the back of the net.

Kania made 18 saves in the win, while Nieto took the loss, making 14 saves.

The winner of Game 5 on Sunday will advance to the Robertson Cup Championship in Edina, Minnesota.