Sam Richter netted a hat trick to lead Waterloo, IA over the Windom Area Eagles, 8-7.

Richter notched his first tally 7:26 into the second period. He then added goals at 14:03 into the second and at 12:46 into the third.

Waterloo, IA was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Waterloo, IA surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. Waterloo, IA forced Windom Area goalie Garrett Schumacher to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Waterloo, IA additionally got points from Austin Jackson, who also grabbed two goals and three assists to lead the team in points, Conor Luck, who also finished with one goal and three assists, and Cameron Pries, who also tallied one goal and three assists. Jacob Sessler also scored for Waterloo, IA. In addition, Waterloo, IA received assists from D Johnson, Beau Cook, and Connor Weber, who each chipped in one.

Waterloo, IA was unable to stop the Eagles from sending pucks towards the net, and Windom Area eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. The Eagles struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 24 penalty minutes for six opposing power plays.

Windom Area was led by Travis Janssen, who registered three goals and three assists. Windom Area also got points from Zach Bartosh, who also had two goals and three assists and Dylan Pigman, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Windom Area also got a goal from Kyle Luhmann as well. Other players who recorded assists for Windom Area were Mitchell Macek, who had one.

Waterloo, IA's Weber stopped 24 shots out of the 31 that he faced. For Waterloo, IA, Sessler was ejected from the game. Schumacher rejected 24 shots on goal for the Eagles. Windom Area registered three goals on six power play opportunities.