A stellar performance between the pipes by Jacob Dubose helped the Chisago Lakes Area Wildcats defeat the Alexandria Cardinals, 2-1.

Chisago Lakes Area was led by Bradee Thompson, who had one goal. Thompson scored 6:38 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Chisago Lakes Area. Daniel Sargeant picked up the assist.

The Wildcats stifled Alexandria's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Chisago Lakes Area was held below its usual level of production. The Wildcats put an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game.

Justin Bye also scored for Chisago Lakes Area. Other players who recorded assists for Chisago Lakes Area were Blake Lizotte, who had one.

The Cardinals' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Chisago Lakes Area power plays.

Alexandria was led by Ryan Marciniak, who scored the team's only goal. Marciniak scored 5:12 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Tom Schmidt assisted on the tally.

Chisago Lakes Area's Dubose stopped 26 shots out of the 27 that he faced. The Wildcats ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. Ben Allen recorded 18 saves for the Cardinals. Alexandria totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-5 on the power play.