The Bemidji Lumberjacks used a goal by Matt Serratore and a superb defensive effort to beat the Detroit Lakes Lakers, 1-0.

Bemidji was paced by Serratore, who grabbed one goal. Serratore scored on the power play 2:33 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Bemidji. Sauer assisted on the tally.

The Lumberjacks' defensive play was more effective than usual against Detroit Lakes. Bemidji averages 2.8 goals allowed per game. The Lumberjacks' offense rang up 33 shots on the Lakers' net.

Detroit Lakes' offense operated below it season average. The Lakers average 2.5 goals per game.

Gabe Heifort made 15 saves for Bemidji on 15 shots. The Lumberjacks avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored one goal off of zero power plays. MacKenzie Steele rejected 32 shots on goal for Detroit Lakes. The Lakers ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.