The Delano/Rockford Tigers relied on the scoring touch of Eric Ylitalo, who netted four goals, to beat the Providence Academy Lions, 7-5.

Ylitalo's first goal came 3:16 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:15 into the third, at 12:12 into the third, and at 14:31 into the third.

Delano/Rockford was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 17 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 14.0 minutes per game the Tigers had been spending in the box. Providence Academy was unable to stop Delano/Rockford from sending pucks towards the net, and the Tigers eventually piled up 44 shots on goal.

Delano/Rockford additionally got points from Hunter Hart, who also registered one goal and one assist and Justin Oja, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Delano/Rockford also got a goal from Levi Peterson as well. More assists for Delano/Rockford came via Mike Krueger, who had one and Grant Prinsen and Adam McLain, who contributed three a piece.

The Lions forced Delano/Rockford goalie Brett Norling to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. Providence Academy's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

The Lions were led by Ryan Tapani, who tallied two goals and two assists. Tapani scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 2:15 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Providence Academy earned a power play opportunity when Krueger was put in the box for tripping. Tapani's next tally on the power play made the score 3-2 Providence Academy with 14:57 left in the second period. The Lions had gotten the advantage when the Tigers' Oja was sent off for tripping. Providence Academy also got points from Jake Braun, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Michael Cossette also scored for Providence Academy. In addition, Providence Academy received assists from Bobby Latvala, who had two.

Brett Norling made 29 saves for Delano/Rockford on 34 shots. The Tigers registered one goal on one power play opportunities. Danny Noble rejected 37 shots on goal for Providence Academy. The Lions incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.