Ben Wilke scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and the White Bear Lake Bears held off the challenges of the Woodbury Royals in a tough 1-0 win.

White Bear Lake took over the lead for good with a goal by Wilke at 5:35 in the first period. Caden Wippler assisted on the tally.

The Bears were efficient when they shot the puck, scoring their goals on only two shots.

White Bear Lake was led by Wilke, who grabbed one goal.

The Bears were held below their usual level of production. White Bear Lake puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game.

Other players who recorded assists for White Bear Lake were Jake Dittel, who had one.

Woodbury's offense operated below it season average. The Royals average 2.4 goals per game.

The Bears ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Woodbury finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.