The Prior Lake Lakers' Blake Busch had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing three assists in his team's 8-0 win over the Rosemount Irish.

Busch got on the board by slotting home a power play goal 2:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Prior Lake. Prior Lake had taken the advantage when Rosemount's Justin Crowell got sent off for hooking. Ben Keckeisen picked up the assist. Busch dished an assist on Gavin Smith's goal that made the score 2-0 Prior Lake at 5:29 into the first period. He then added assists on Jack Murphy's goal at 12:57 into the first and on Smith's goal at 13:04 into the second.

The Irish were doomed by their poor performance on special teams, as the Lakers were able to score four times while on the power play.

Prior Lake stifled Rosemount's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Lakers' defensive play was more effective than usual against the Irish. Prior Lake gives up 2.5 goals on average per game. Rosemount was unable to stop the Lakers from sending pucks towards the net, and Prior Lake eventually piled up 42 shots on goal. The Lakers found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Prior Lake averages 4.0 goals per game.

Prior Lake additionally got points from Smith, who also tallied two goals and one assist. Prior Lake also had goals scored by Jeff Pieper, who had one and Austin Polson McCannon, who had two. More assists for Prior Lake came via Will Reedy, who had two, Joey Kleven, who had three, and Connor Bump and Dylan Zins, who contributed one a piece.

The Irish were held below their usual level of production. Rosemount averages 3.4 goals per game.

Jordan Moran recorded 18 saves for the Lakers. Prior Lake incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Tom Fraune made 34 saves for the Irish on 42 shots. Rosemount incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.