The Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl Blue Devils came close to giving away a three-goal lead to the Hutchinson Tigers, but did just enough to escape with a 5-4 victory.

Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Blue Devils' Zach Voss's scored at 3:57 in the second period to put Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl up 4-1.

The Blue Devils' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Hutchinson power plays. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl forced Hutchinson goalie Zach Allen to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. The Blue Devils surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl has scored at the pace of 2.7 goals per game during the current campaign.

The Blue Devils were helped by Colton Anderson, who tallied one goal. Anderson scored 8:40 into the second period to make the score 5-3 Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl. Jordan Przybylski picked up the assist. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl also got points from Voss, who also finished with two goals and one assist to lead the team in points and Travis Kemp, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Mitch Sella also scored for Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl. Other players who recorded assists for Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl were Zach Kalisch, who had two and Louie Judnick and Cole Babiracki, who contributed one a piece.

The Tigers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Hutchinson got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

The Tigers were led by Matthew Cowger, who had three goals and one assist. Hutchinson additionally got points from Tory Adams, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for Hutchinson came via Logan Goosen, who had two.

Andrew Sederlund rejected 24 shots on goal for Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl. The Blue Devils incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Allen recorded 26 saves for Hutchinson. The Tigers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.