The Robbinsdale Cooper Hawks could not stop the Shakopee Sabers' Nick Nelson, who tallied a hat trick in a 7-2 win.

Nelson's first goal came 9:09 into the first period. He then added goals at 3:39 into the second and at 10:59 into the second.

Shakopee excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Sabers' goal total was higher than their season average. This season, Shakopee averages 4.0 goals per contest. The Sabers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Shakopee also got points from Ben Jasper, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Shakopee included Sheldon Miks, who had one and Nate Kreuser, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Shakopee were Trae Truax, who had two, Bubba Kubes, who had three, and Sam Scott, Preston Husom, Brett Vogel, and Cullen Sievek, who contributed one a piece.

Robbinsdale Cooper stifled Shakopee's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Hawks could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

Robbinsdale Cooper was led by Alex Stager, who racked up one goal. Stager scored 1:22 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Shakopee. Trey Rooney provided the assist. Greg Nightingale also scored for Robbinsdale Cooper.

The Sabers registered zero goals on eight power play opportunities.