The Austin Bruins couldn’t score a goal when they needed one most as they lost 3-2 on a shootout in Minot Saturday.

The Minotauros (7-3-1 overall) made their final attempt of the shootout to win the game and Bruins went 0-for-4.

Jake Kielly had 22 saves in the loss for Austin (6-2-4 overall).

Austin remains in first place in teh NAHl Central as it has 16 points and Minot is in second with 15 points.

SCORING SUMMARY

First period

(M) Jon Lizotte (Johnny Walker, Blake Lizotte) 6:48

Second period

(M) Jacob Howie (James Mathias) 8:54

(A) Luke Forfar (Nico Strum) 9:49

(A) Brady Jones (Landen Letwin) 17:06

Third period

OT No scoring

Shots: Austin – 25; MInot – 25

Power plays: Austin – 0-for-4; Minot -0-for-4