The Bagley/Foston Flyers tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines held on for a 9-7 victory.

A goal by Dylan Phillips put Wadena-Deer Creek up 9-6 in the third period, but Bagley/Foston pulled to within two on Aaron Leintz's tally 15:23 into the third period.

Mitchell Swanson had five goals and one assist to lead the Wolverines. Swanson's first goal came 2:53 into the first period. He then added goals at 2:53 into the first, at 16:17 into the second, at 10 seconds into the third, and at 3:32 into the third.

Wadena-Deer Creek's offense rang up 49 shots on the Flyers' net. The Wolverines found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Wadena-Deer Creek averages 5.0 goals per contest. The Wolverines got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed five goals during the game. Wadena-Deer Creek found itself short handed often, totaling 20 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

Wadena-Deer Creek additionally got points from Mike Behl, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Bridger Pettit, who also registered two goals and three assists, and Phillips, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, Wadena-Deer Creek received assists from Shane Motschenbacher, who had one and Christian Berg, who had two.

Bagley/Foston kept the Wolverines' goalie busy throughout the game, and Wesley Janson made 25 saves on 32 shots. The Flyers outdid their season average for goals scored. Bagley/Foston averages 4.6 goals per game. The Flyers were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 18 penalty minutes.

Bagley/Foston also got points from Jesse Dukek, who also tallied one goal and two assists and Brady Anderson, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Bagley/Foston also had goals scored by Torrey Swenson, who had one and Sean LaVine, who had two. More assists for Bagley/Foston came via Christian Larson, who had two and Luke Lane and Zach Thoma, who each chipped in one.

Wadena-Deer Creek registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Ben Thoma made 40 saves for Bagley/Foston on 49 shots.