The Detroit Lakes Lakers' Austin Rusness had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing two assists in his team's 7-1 win over the Bagley/Foston Flyers.

Rusness scored at 15:59 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Detroit Lakes and again while 18 seconds into the second to make the score 3-0 Detroit Lakes.

Detroit Lakes excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Lakers kept Bagley/Foston's goalie busy throughout the game, and Ben Thoma made 39 saves on 46 shots. Detroit Lakes found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, the Lakers average 3.0 goals per contest. The defensemen of Detroit Lakes were also effective in the Flyers' zone, and came away with three goals.

Detroit Lakes additionally got points from Ryan Deconcini, who also finished with one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Detroit Lakes also had goals scored by Michael Hermann, who had two and Sam Verde and Dahlen Olson, who each put in one. More assists for Detroit Lakes came via Dylan Bremseth, who had two, Connor Collins, who had three, and Jonathan Hallisey and MacKenzie Steele, who each chipped in one.

Bagley/Foston stifled the Lakers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Flyers did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Bagley/Foston averages 4.2 goals per game.

MacKenzie Steele recorded 16 saves for Detroit Lakes. The Lakers totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-5 on the power play. The Flyers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.