Brandon Loven gave the East Grand Forks Green Wave a 4-3 (OT) victory over Grand Forks Central, ND when he scored 3:15 into the extra period.

Tommy Hajicek had a great game for East Grand Forks, netting two goals. Hajicek found the back of the net on the power play 11:45 into the third period to make the score 2-1 East Grand Forks and again while 16:13 into the third to make the score 3-2 East Grand Forks.

The Green Wave avoided man-down situations well, racking up one major for five minutes in penalty time. East Grand Forks ended up below its season average of 7.0 penalty minutes per game. The Green Wave kept Grand Forks Central, ND's goalie busy throughout the game, and Taner Bender made 32 saves on 36 shots.

East Grand Forks also got points from Loven, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Tye Ausmus also scored for East Grand Forks. Other players who recorded assists for East Grand Forks were Colton Poolman, Kolton Aubol, and Tanner Tweten, who each chipped in one.

Grand Forks Central, ND avoided man-down situations well, totaling one major for five minutes in penalty time. Grand Forks Central, ND wound up below its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game. Grand Forks Central, ND did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 13 shots on net to force 10 saves.

Grand Forks Central, ND was helped by Cole Kirchoffner, who racked up one goal. Kirchoffner scored 16:37 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Ty Kennedy picked up the assist. Grand Forks Central, ND additionally got points from Kaden Monette, who also had one goal and one assist. Grand Forks Central, ND also got a goal from Zachary Walz as well.

Garrett Lieberg made 10 saves for East Grand Forks on 13 shots. The Green Wave registered one goal on one power play opportunities. Grand Forks Central, ND registered one goal on one power play opportunities.