Ryan Tapani lifted the Providence Academy Lions to a 5-0 victory with a hat trick against the Minnehaha Academy Red Hawks.

Tapani's first goal came 6:15 into the first period. He then added goals at 14:32 into the second and at 14:48 into the third.

Providence Academy stifled Minnehaha Academy's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Lions forced the Red Hawks goalie Matt Sawyer to work between the pipes, taking 49 shots. Providence Academy's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in five goals.

Providence Academy additionally got points from Matt Murphy, who also had two goals and one assist. More assists for Providence Academy came via Andrew Tostenson, Jack McGeehan, and Jack McGinty, who contributed one a piece.

Minnehaha Academy excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Red Hawks were held below their usual level of production. Minnehaha Academy puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. The Lions' defense shut down the Red Hawks' forwards for much of the game, and Minnehaha Academy got off only seven shots during the contest.

Danny Noble recorded seven saves for Providence Academy. The Lions incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Red Hawks' Sawyer stopped 44 shots out of the 49 that he faced. Minnehaha Academy incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.