A hat trick by Weston Michaud was the highlight in Lumberjacks' 3-0 win against the Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl Blue Devils.

Michaud's first goal came 16:40 into the first period. He then added goals at 15:28 into the third and at 15:58 into the third.

The Cloquet Esko Carlton Lumberjacks stifled Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Cloquet Esko Carlton kept the Blue Devils' goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Sederlund made 36 saves on 39 shots.

More assists for Cloquet Esko Carlton came via Beau Michaud and Karson Kuhlman, who contributed two a piece.

Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl's offense was handcuffed by the Lumberjacks' defensive play, and the Blue Devils managed only 14 shots on goal during the game.

Justin Ketola rejected 14 shots on goal for Cloquet Esko Carlton. The Lumberjacks totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and had no power play opportunities. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of three power plays.