West Fargo, ND had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over the Park Rapids Panthers.

West Fargo, ND was led by Blake Nelson, who had one goal. Nelson scored 6:11 into the first period to make the score 2-0 West Fargo, ND. Ryan Meyer assisted on the tally.

West Fargo, ND forced Park Rapids goalie Cody Brumbaugh to work between the pipes, taking 49 shots. West Fargo, ND struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for five opposing power plays.

West Fargo, ND additionally got points from Grant Ellenson, who also finished with one goal and one assist and T. Wasem, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. West Fargo, ND also got a goal from Derrick LaCoe as well. More assists for West Fargo, ND came via J. Hoy, who had two, Tyler Berginski, who had three, and Baily Vareberg and Tyler Krouse, who contributed one a piece.

The Panthers found themselves stymied offensively, and got off a mere 12 shots against West Fargo, ND's defense.

Frank Moren also scored for Park Rapids. Other players who recorded assists for Park Rapids were Noah Macpherson and Jamie Stewart, who each chipped in one.

Vareberg recorded 11 saves for West Fargo, ND. West Fargo, ND registered two goals on two power play opportunities. Cody Brumbaugh made 43 saves for Park Rapids on 49 shots. The Panthers incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.