Ryan Tapani netted a hat trick to lead the Providence Academy Lions over the St. Paul Como Park Cougars, 8-4.

Tapani's first goal came 16:31 into the first period. He then added goals at 4:03 into the second and at 6:45 into the third.

Providence Academy pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

The Lions excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. St. Paul Como Park was unable to stop Providence Academy from sending pucks towards the net, and the Lions eventually piled up 43 shots on goal. Providence Academy bested its season scoring average. This season, the Lions average 4.8 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with four goals.

Providence Academy additionally got points from Michael Cossette, who also grabbed two goals and one assist and Ryan Muurphy, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Austin Jacenko also scored for Providence Academy. In addition, Providence Academy received assists from Jack McGeehan and Jack McGinty, who contributed one a piece and Joe Kenney and Jake Braun, who each chipped in two.

The Cougars stifled Providence Academy's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. St. Paul Como Park was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

The Cougars were helped by Peter Gaertner, who registered two goals. Gaertner scored the first of his two goals at 10:22 into the first period to make the score 1-0 St. Paul Como Park. Zach Lee provided the assist. Gaertner's next tally made the score 5-4 Providence Academy with 15:13 left in the third period. Tor Will picked up the assist. St. Paul Como Park also got points from Mitch McNamee, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Sawyer Scanlon, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for St. Paul Como Park came via Jake Gabrielli and Max Inskeep, who contributed one a piece.

Danny Noble made 16 saves for the Lions on 20 shots. Providence Academy registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. Ernie Mantel rejected 35 shots on goal for St. Paul Como Park.