Behind a great game by Ryan Tapani, who had four goals and two assists, the Providence Academy Lions defeated the Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake Moose, 9-4.

Tapani's first goal came 2:01 into the first period. He then added goals at 11:07 into the second, at 13:27 into the second, and at 16:21 into the second.

Providence Academy's offense rang up 36 shots on Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake's net. The Lions surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Providence Academy has scored at the pace of 5.4 goals per game during the current campaign. The Lions' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in six goals.

Providence Academy also got points from Michael Cossette, who also registered one goal and one assist, Jake Braun, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Matt Murphy, who also had two goals and two assists. Jack McGinty also scored for Providence Academy. More assists for Providence Academy came via Jack McGeehan, who had two and Joe Kenney and Ryan Muurphy, who contributed one a piece.

The Moose were led by Robbie Stromme, who racked up three goals. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake additionally got points from Mark Rieger-Borer, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake received assists from Nate Nelson, who had one and Oliver Winsor, who had two.

Providence Academy's Nick Pruden stopped 23 shots out of the 27 that he faced. The Lions incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Darien Jones made 27 saves for Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake on 36 shots. The Moose incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.