The Minot Minotauros' Joe Hockert scored 33 seconds into overtime to beat the Alexandria Blizzard, 4-3 (OT).

Minot nearly gave up a two-score lead. The Minotauros made it 3-1 on a goal by Brian Farkas at 8:43 in the second period. Alexandria pulled to within 3-2 on a goal by Vadim Gyesbreghs at 14:23 in the third period.

Minot was sparked by Hockert, who tallied one goal.

By firing 25 shots on goal, the Minotauros exceeded the 17.9 shots they average per game this year. Minot's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, the Minotauros average 1.7 goal per contest.

Minot additionally got points from Farkas, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Kelvin Walz also scored for Minot. In addition, Minot received assists from Bryan McFarlane, Mike Mezzano, Jadin Martin, Derek Tylka, Seth Blair, Mason Morelli, and Josh Twietmeyer, who contributed one a piece.

The Blizzard stifled Minot's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Alexandria's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals. The Blizzard's offense was clicking better than usual and put 38 shots on goal during the game, better than the 29.5 shots per game they average.

Alexandria also got a goal from Michael Mooney as well. Other players who recorded assists for Alexandria were Tucker Coborn, who had two and Craig Lindegard, Hayden Trupp, and Reid Sturos, who each chipped in one.

The Minotauros' Tim Shaughnessy stopped 35 shots out of the 38 that he faced. Minot totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play. Michael Bitzer rejected 21 shots on goal for Alexandria. The Blizzard totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play.