The Richfield Spartans had trouble finding ways to stop the Waconia Wildcats, which beat Spartans, 8-3.

Alex Fortwengler had two goals to lead Waconia to victory. Fortwengler's tallies came on the power play at 12:44 into the first period to make the score 4-0 Waconia and 4:34 into the second to make the score 5-3 Waconia.

Richfield was unable to stop the Wildcats from sending pucks towards the net, and Waconia eventually piled up 52 shots on goal. The Wildcats outdid their season average for goals scored. This season, Waconia averages 2.9 goals per contest. The Wildcats took advantage of the Spartans' penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities.

Waconia additionally got points from Tanner Riebel, who also racked up three goals and one assist to lead the team in points, Ryan Mattson, who also registered one goal and two assists, and Justin Reinke, who also tallied two goals and one assist. In addition, Waconia received assists from Blaine Wilsey, who had two and Alex Tasson and Jeff Balow, who contributed one a piece.

Richfield was helped by Kody Ahlstrand, who had one goal. Ahlstrand scored 44 seconds into the second period to make the score 4-3 Waconia. Richfield also got a goal from Zach Kruegar as well. More assists for Richfield came via McCoy Jessen and Kevin Krohn, who each chipped in one.

Waconia's Matt Molinari stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. The Wildcats incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. John Meyer rejected 44 shots on goal for the Spartans. Richfield incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.