The Park Rapids Panthers and the Red Lake Falls Eagles played 60 tight minutes of hockey, but in the end it was Park Rapids that came away with a 1-0 victory.

Drew Bade and Luke Jaeger picked up the assist on the deciding goal.

The Panthers were led by Connor Kennedy, who racked up one goal. Kennedy scored 14:51 into the third period to make the score 1-0 Park Rapids. Bade picked up the assist.

Park Rapids put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Red Lake Falls to score on any of its three power plays. The Panthers could not produce up to they normal offensive output. Park Rapids averages 3.1 goals per game. The Panthers' defensive effort looked to be improved. Park Rapids allows 2.5 goals per game. The Panthers kept the Eagles' goalie busy throughout the game, and Wyatt Casavan made 50 saves on 51 shots.

Red Lake Falls excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Cody Brumbaugh made 21 saves for Park Rapids on 21 shots. The Panthers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. The Eagles incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.