The Austin Packers had trouble finding ways to stop the Albert Lea Tigers, which beat Packers, 5-1.

Albert Lea was led by Lucas Peterson, who registered one goal and one assist. Peterson scored on the power play 10:44 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Albert Lea. An elbowing penalty on Trevor Stevens had put the Tigers on the power play. Joshua Martin assisted on the tally.

Albert Lea forced Austin goalie Rainer Londino-Green to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. The Tigers found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Albert Lea averages 2.7 goals per game.

Albert Lea also got points from Andrew Thompson, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Albert Lea also got a goal from Levi Hanson as well. More assists for Albert Lea came via Van Zelenak, who had one.

The Packers were held below their usual level of production. Austin averages 3.8 goals per game.

The Packers were led by Tony Baudler, who scored the team's only goal. Baudler scored on the power play 16:15 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Albert Lea. Austin had gained a power play chance when Kohl Kriewall was whistled for tripping. Marcus Stoulil provided the assist.

Garret Matz recorded 16 saves for the Tigers. Albert Lea incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Packers' Londino-Green stopped 31 shots out of the 36 that he faced. Austin incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.