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The Austin Bruins used an early goal to beat the Bismarck Bobcats (34-10-1-1 overall) 1-0 in Riverside Arena Friday.

Luc Malkhassian gave the Bruins (38-7-3-2 overall) the lead for good with a first period score and Jack Solomon registered 28 saves for Austin.

SCORING SUMMARY

Bismarck 0 0 0 – 0

Austin 1 0 0 – 1

First period

(A) Luc Malkhassian (Alex Laurenza, EJ Paddington) 13:48

Second period

No scoring

Third period

No scoring