Behind a great game by Jake Wahlin, who had two goals and one assist, the White Bear Lake Bears defeated the Park of Cottage Grove Wolfpack, 5-2.

Wahlin found the back of the net 7:03 into the first period to make the score 1-0 White Bear Lake and again while 12:35 into the first to make the score 2-0 White Bear Lake.

White Bear Lake's penalty kill excelled, as the Bears gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

White Bear Lake was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 12.0 minutes per game the Bears had been spending in the box. With 35 shots on target during the contest, White Bear Lake exceeded the 2.6 shots it averages per game this year.

White Bear Lake additionally got points from Thomas Delaney, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. White Bear Lake also got a goal from Jake Dittel as well. More assists for White Bear Lake came via Ben Wilke, Seth King, A.J. Welch, Tommy Giller, and Wyatt Newpower, who contributed one a piece.

The Park of Cottage Grove penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. The Wolfpack surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game.

Park of Cottage Grove was led by Russel Damsgard, who registered one goal and one assist. Damsgard scored 36 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 White Bear Lake. Cody Newton picked up the assist. Christopher Peterson also scored for Park of Cottage Grove. In addition, Park of Cottage Grove received assists from Dylan Radke, who had one.

Chase Gorman recorded 17 saves for the Bears. White Bear Lake registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. The Wolfpack's Matthew Palmquist stopped 30 shots out of the 35 that he faced. For Park of Cottage Grove, Peterson was ejected from the game.