Caden Flaherty had a standout game with 36 saves, and the Marshall School Duluth Hilltoppers beat the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders 3-1.

St. Cloud Cathedral's power play was ineffective against Marshall School Duluth's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

The Hilltoppers were sparked by Luke Pavelich, who registered one goal. Pavelich scored 16 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-1 Marshall School Duluth. Connor Flaherty picked up the assist.

Marshall School Duluth put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Crusaders to score on any of their seven power plays. The Hilltoppers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Jeremy Lopez also scored for Marshall School Duluth. More assists for Marshall School Duluth came via Anthony Miller, Derek Farrell, and Cam McClure, who contributed one a piece.

St. Cloud Cathedral excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Crusaders were held below their usual level of production. St. Cloud Cathedral averages 4.2 goals per game. The Crusaders' offense rang up 37 shots on Marshall School Duluth's net.

St. Cloud Cathedral was led by Austin Poganski, who scored the team's only goal. Poganski scored 13:21 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Tommy Hall provided the assist.

Connor Amundson rejected 25 shots on goal for the Crusaders. St. Cloud Cathedral incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.