Ryan Marciniak gave the Alexandria Cardinals a 4-3 (OT) victory over the Brainerd Warriors when he scored 2:53 into the extra period.

Alexandria was led by Marciniak, who finished with one goal and one assist.

The Cardinals forced Brainerd goalie Kyle Helmberger to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Alexandria struggled on the penalty kill, allowing the Warriors to score two power play goals on three chances.

Alexandria additionally got points from Matt Resch, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Parker Revering also scored for Alexandria. Other players who recorded assists for Alexandria were Patrick Leary and Kevin Finley, who each chipped in one.

Brainerd's offense rang up 37 shots on the Cardinals' net.

The Warriors were helped by Jacob Ellingson, who tallied one goal. Ellingson scored on the power play 11:15 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Brainerd had gained a power play chance when Resch was whistled for boarding. Logan Rivard provided the assist. Brainerd also got points from Rivard, who also had one goal and one assist. Brainerd also got a goal from Isaac Johnson as well. More assists for Brainerd came via Thomas Stoxen, who had one and Jed Rusk, who had two.

Alexandria's Ben Allen stopped 34 shots out of the 37 that he faced. The Cardinals totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. Kyle Helmberger made 33 saves for the Warriors on 37 shots. Brainerd incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.