HURON – The Aberdeen Cougars saved their best for last to grab a last-minute 5-4 win over the Huron All-Stars in boys’ hockey action Friday night.

The Cougars capped off a three-goal third period with a game-winning goal by Lleyton Kleffman with 57 seconds remaining.

Huron had taken a 3-1 lead into the final period, before Aberdeen’s offense came to life.

Devon Fischbach scored three minutes into the period before the hosts regained a two-goal advantage, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.

Trayke Roehrich cut the deficit to one with 8:32 left, Briggs Medill tied the contest with 3:20 remaining, and Kleffman found the back of the for the game-winner in the final minute.

Wheeler Malsam had Aberdeen’s other goal.

The Cougars conclude the regular season with a game at Mitchell today.

Aberdeen Cougars 0 1 4 – 5

Huron All-Stars 1 2 1 – 4

First Period: 1, HAS, Mason Hunter (Elliot Hartman), 8:40.

Second Period: 2, HAS, Jack Pedersen (unassisted), 7:53; 3, AC, Wheeler Malsam (unassisted), 6:00; 4, HAS, Ryder Casper Houghtaling (Jaxon Greenfield, Monte Bogh), 3:58.

Third Period: 5, AC, Devon Fischbach (unassisted), 14:00; 6, HAS, Casper Houghtaling (Alexander Timm, Hunter), 9:41; 7, AC, Trayke Roehrich (Fischbach, Carter Vilhauer), 8:32; 8, AC, Briggs Medill (Vilhauer), 3:20; 9, AC, Lleyton Kleffman (Fischbach), :57.

Shots on Goal: Aberdeen Cougars 38; Huron All-Stars 22.

Goalies: Aberdeen Cougars, Colton Townsend (18 saves); Huron All-Stars, Jack Bales (33).