The Austin Bruins won their third straight game as they topped the NAHL Central Division leading Minot Minotauros (9-3-2 overall) 2-1 in Minot Friday.

Kristofer Carlson was dominant as he stopped 23 shots in net to get the win for the Bruins (8-6-1 overall).

Austin took an early lead when Justin Misiak scored in the first period and Gilbert Gabor gave the Bruins a two-goal lead when he scored a short-handed goal to start the second period.

SCORING SUMMARY

Austin 1 1 0 — 2

Minot 0 1 0 — 1

First period

(A) Justin Misiak (power play) (Paul OConnor) 6:51

Second period

(A) Gilbert Gabor (short handed) 0:14

(M) Zach Bross (Jacob Dittel, Jack Murphy) 7:18

Third period

Shots: Austin — 35; Minot — 24