The North Branch Vikings had trouble finding ways to stop the Faribault Falcons, which beat Vikings, 7-0.

Faribault was sparked by Evan Jensen, who registered one goal and one assist. Jensen scored 10:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Faribault.

The Falcons' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four North Branch power plays. Faribault kept North Branch's goalie busy throughout the game, and Cedric Geldon made 43 saves on 50 shots. The Falcons bested their season scoring average. Faribault averages 3.1 goals per game.

Faribault also had goals scored by Jacob Werner, who had two and Cody Colegrove, Tyler Becker, Daniel Pierce, and Logan Murphy, who each put in one. More assists for Faribault came via Christan Von Ruden, who had three and Issiah Brogden, Luke Thom, Kyle Quinnell, Riley Jandro, Connor Wierschem, and Josh Nawrocki, who contributed one a piece.

The Vikings' offense operated below they season average. North Branch averages 2.5 goals per game. The Vikings' offense were handcuffed by the Falcons' defensive play, and North Branch managed only 13 shots on goal during the game.

Cody Morsching made 13 saves for Faribault on 13 shots. The Falcons incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Vikings incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.