The Minot Minotauros tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the Wenatchee Wild would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-1.

A goal by Jacob Barber put Wenatchee up 3-0 in the third period, but Minot pulled to within two on Ryan Doner's tally 17:49 into the third period.

The Wild were sparked by Max McHugh, who finished with one goal and one assist. McHugh scored 17:33 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Wenatchee. Noah Nelson provided the assist.

Wenatchee's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Minot power plays. The Wild put 45 shots on net during the contest, more than the 26.1 they average per game.

Wenatchee additionally got points from Chris Jones, who also tallied one goal and one assist. More assists for Wenatchee came via Joshua Hartley and Chris Kerr, who contributed one a piece.

Other players who recorded assists for Minot were Stephen Sherman and Travis Maxwell, who each chipped in one.

Robert Nichols recorded 23 saves for Wenatchee. The Wild totaled 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. Tyler Parks made 42 saves for the Minotauros on 45 shots. Minot ended with 24 minutes in penalty time with two minors and two majors.