The Minot Minotauros tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the Janesville Jets held on for a 5-3 victory.

A goal by Jason Ford put Janesville up 5-2 in the third period, but Minot pulled to within two on Denis Dalidovich's tally 19:52 into the third period.

Ford was all over the ice for the Jets, as he registered two goals in the win.

Janesville's offense was clicking better than usual and put 22 shots on goal during the game, better than the 16.9 shots per game it averages. The Jets found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Janesville averages 2.5 goals per contest. The Jets could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

Janesville additionally got points from Austin Vieth, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Eric Carlson, who also had one goal and one assist. Kyle Halladay also scored for Janesville. Other players who recorded assists for Janesville were Travis Hill, who had two and Matthieu Audet and Matt Salituro, who contributed one a piece.

The the Minotauros penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 11 minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 27.0 minutes per game Minot had been spending in the box. The 24 shots that the Minotauros put on net surpassed Minot's average of 20.9 shots per game this season.

The Minotauros were helped by Lucas Oliver, who finished with one goal. Oliver scored 14:13 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Janesville. Cody Milligan provided the assist. Minot also got a goal from Ryan Doner as well. More assists for Minot came via Tim Donohue and Jake Clifford, who each chipped in one.

Brock Kautz recorded 21 saves for Janesville. The Jets registered three goals on 11 power play opportunities. Minot's Ryan Ruck stopped 17 shots out of the 22 that he faced. The Minotauros registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.