The Beaver Valley Nitehawks opened their playoff series in dominant fashion, sweeping the first two games against the Grand Forks Border Bruins by a combined score of 11-2.
Beaver Valley took control early in Game 1 with a 4-1 win on home ice. Maddox Gandha continued his strong post-season, scoring his fourth game-winner of the playoffs and fifth overall at 8:37 of the opening period to give the Nitehawks a 2-0 lead.
Brock Robertson contributed with a goal and an assist, while Landan Uzeloc made 34 saves. The only goal against came from Austin Tellefson (5) late in the second period.
The Nitehawks built on that momentum in Game 2, routing Grand Forks 7-1. Ayden Probe scored his first of the playoffs as the winner, but the game turned decisively during a five-goal second period.
Brady Magarrell led the surge with a hat trick (12) in the frame, while Michiel Leenders added three assists. Beaver Valley also capitalized on special teams, going three-for-five on the power play.
Karsten Hugenholtz stopped 20 of 21 shots for the win. Grand Forks used two goaltenders, with Thomas Samborski allowing four goals on 18 shots before Eric Kahl gave up three goals on 29 shots in relief.
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