The Coon Rapids Cardinals tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the Owatonna Huskies would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

A goal by Aaron Kirsch put Owatonna up 4-1 in the second period, but Coon Rapids pulled to within two on Robbie Randall's tally 8:38 into the third period.

Owatonna also got points from Matt Ratzloff, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Jordan Kline also scored for Owatonna. In addition, Owatonna received assists from Soren Colstrup, Peter Hanson, and Mason Bloomquis, who each chipped in one.

Coon Rapids additionally got points from Cody Ancheta, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Coon Rapids came via Wilfred Raeker-Rebek and Seth Johnson, who contributed one a piece.

The Huskies' Luke Ebeling stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. Owatonna ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Justin Ball rejected 21 shots on goal for the Cardinals. Coon Rapids finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.