The Pine City/Rush City Dragons pulled out a 7-6 (OT) overtime victory over the Ely/Northeast Range Timberwolves on a clutch goal by Conner Werner.

Although Pine City/Rush City was up by as many as two goals in the third period, Ely/Northeast Range kept the game interesting by staging a comeback that ultimately fell short. The Timberwolves pulled to within 5-4 on a goal by Patrick Kerntz at 7:23 in the third period.

Adam Swanson had one goal and four assists to lead the Dragons. Swanson scored 16:31 into the third period to make the score 6-6. Casey Lucht picked up the assist.

Ely/Northeast Range was unable to stop Pine City/Rush City from sending pucks towards the net, and the Dragons eventually piled up 43 shots on goal. Pine City/Rush City's goal total was higher than its season average. The Dragons average 3.4 goals per game.

Pine City/Rush City additionally got points from Werner, who also racked up one goal and two assists and Jake Kleinsasser, who also had one goal and one assist. Pine City/Rush City also got a goal from Dewy Carr as well. More assists for Pine City/Rush City came via Colton Brant, who had one.

The Timberwolves' offense rang up 46 shots on Pine City/Rush City's net. Ely/Northeast Range bested its season scoring average. This season, the Timberwolves average 2.8 goals per contest.

Ely/Northeast Range was led by Carter Manning, who tallied four goals and two assists. Ely/Northeast Range also got points from Bobby Shusta, who also registered one goal and one assist and Kerntz, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, Ely/Northeast Range received assists from Ben Aho, who had one and Louis Gerzin, who had three.

Tony Pitzen made 40 saves for the Dragons on 46 shots. Pine City/Rush City ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Kael Richards rejected 36 shots on goal for the Timberwolves. Ely/Northeast Range finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.