Preston McConnell lifted Russell Stover (MM) to a 7-0 victory with a hat trick against Madison Capitols (MM).

McConnell notched his first tally 3:59 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:46 into the first and at 16:46 into the second.

Russell Stover (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Russell Stover (MM)'s defensive play was more effective than usual against Madison Capitols (MM). Russell Stover (MM) gives up 2.9 goals on average per game. Madison Capitols (MM) was unable to stop Russell Stover (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Russell Stover (MM) eventually piled up 34 shots on goal. Russell Stover (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Russell Stover (MM) averages 2.8 goals per contest.

Russell Stover (MM) additionally got points from Miles Manson, who also finished with one goal and two assists and Jody Randall, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Russell Stover (MM) also got a goal from Van Barr as well. In addition, Russell Stover (MM) received assists from Spencer Carter, who had one, Turner Palmer, who had two, and Chris Makowski, who had three.

Madison Capitols (MM) stifled Russell Stover (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Russell Stover (MM)'s Frank Oplinger stopped 21 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Russell Stover (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Nick Schreiter rejected 27 shots on goal for Madison Capitols (MM). Madison Capitols (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.