The game between the Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake Moose and the Rogers Royals was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake emerged with a 3-2 win.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Reece Carstens at 13:34 of the third period.

The Moose racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 13 minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake surpassed its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. The Moose found themselves stymied offensively, and got off a mere 11 shots against Rogers' defense.

Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake was led by Robbie Stromme, who finished with two goals. Stromme scored the first of his two goals at zero seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake. Stromme's next tally made the score 2-0 Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake with 14:19 left in the second period. The Moose had gained a power play chance when Jake Good was whistled for high sticking. Mark Rieger-Borer assisted on the tally. More assists for Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake came via McRae Haney, Drew Brockman, and Sam Johnson, who contributed one a piece.

Team could not crack Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake's penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having 11 opportunities to play with the man advantage. The Royals' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. Rogers found itself short handed often, totaling 22 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

The Royals were helped by Travis Brown, who grabbed two goals. Brown scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 13:20 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake. A charging penalty on Carstens had put Rogers on the power play. Kyle Korva picked up the assist. Brown's next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 14:03 left in the third period. The Royals earned a power play opportunity when Colton Jones was put in the box for tripping. Alexander Lorman assisted on the tally.

Darien Jones rejected 23 shots on goal for the Moose. Blake Ternus recorded eight saves for Rogers.