Royals live to die another day after eliminating Dakota

First Period:Devan gets the Royals on the board first after scoring a short hand goal by taking a slap shot from the blue that hit off a Dakota defense men and ends up in the back off the net. Four minutes later Dakota ties it after getting the puck to a wide open man at the side of the Royals net. Second Period: Dakota score to lead 2-1 but the Royals then get on a roll. First Matt puts in the rebound off Zach's point shoot, then Joel finishes off a great passing play between him and Jordan and Devan scores his second of the game by putting in Connor's rebound to go up 4-2 after two periods of play. Third Period: Devan finishes off the hat trick by putting the puck into a wide open net, capping off a great passing play between him, Connor and Shane to give the Royals a 5-2 win. Key Point: The Royals have now beaten the Lazers by 5-2 in there last to meets and are in the final four for the third consecutive year. Three Stars: Devan, Matt, Connor

Royals survive for at least one more night with a win over A.West

First Period: No score but lots of great hits and opportunities. Second Period: Derrick gets the Royals on the board first after cutting into the middle of the offensive zone and ripping into the net, assisted by Matt. However right on the next face A West. beats both of the Royals defenders and tie the game up at 1-1 after two periods of play. Third Period: Just under two minutes in, Connor drives the net a burries the puck into the open net after great passes from Derrick and Shane. Three minutes later A. West ties the game back up after capitalizing on the power play. With just over four minutes to go Joel scores on the power play for the Royals, assisted by Derrick to give the Royals the lead and the 3-2 win. Key Points: Royals prove they can win without there captain when others step up. Three Stars: Derrick, Connor, Nick.

Royals lose to Fort Gary and go to B-side

First Period: Fort Gary gets on the board first after scoring with just over one minute left in the first to take 1-0 lead. Second Period: Alex answers back, tying the game up 1 goal a piece after sniping one top shelf on the power play assisted by Derrick. Third Period: Fort Gary scores two breakaway goals in the third period to beat the Royals by a final score of 3-1. Three stars: 1. Alex 2. Derrick 3. Brandon