Alec Schultz gave the Mankato East/Loyola Cougars a 5-4 (OT) victory over the Austin Packers when he scored 1:27 into the extra period.

Mankato East/Loyola almost relinquished a two-score lead. The Cougars made the score 4-2 on a goal by Neil Nienaber at 16:27 in the second period. Austin pulled to within 4-3 on a goal by Ethan larson at 1:31 in the third period.

Mankato East/Loyola was led by Schultz, who tallied one goal.

The Cougars excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Mankato East/Loyola's offense rang up 39 shots on the Packers' net. The Cougars' goal total was higher than their season average. This season, Mankato East/Loyola averages 2.4 goals per contest.

Mankato East/Loyola additionally got points from Brad Johnson, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Austin Eesley also scored for Mankato East/Loyola. Other players who recorded assists for Mankato East/Loyola were Carter Johnson, Grayson Gavin, and Sean Allan, who contributed one a piece.

Austin's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Mankato East/Loyola power plays. The Packers kept the Cougars' goalie busy throughout the game, and Aaron Kroeber made 29 saves on 33 shots.

Austin also got points from Tony Baudler, who also racked up two goals and one assist. In addition, Austin received assists from Adam Maxfield, who had one and Nick Castellano, who had two.

Mankato East/Loyola incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Austin's Rainer Londino-Green stopped 34 shots out of the 39 that he faced. The Packers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.