The Cloquet Esko Carlton Lumberjacks tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the Eden Prairie Eagles held on for a 3-2 victory.

Eden Prairie made the score 3-1 on a goal by Harry Pajor at 2:47 in the third period, and Cloquet Esko Carlton got as close as 3-2 when Beau Michaud scored 9:04 into the third period.

The Eagles were led by Pajor, who tallied one goal.

By firing 30 shots on goal, Eden Prairie exceeded the 9.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Eden Prairie also got a goal from Mason Bergh as well. More assists for Eden Prairie came via Brady Schoo, Colton Schmidt, Michael Graham, and John Sullivan, who each chipped in one.

The Lumberjacks' offense operated below they season average. Cloquet Esko Carlton puts an average of 5.6 pucks into the net per game. The Lumberjacks' offense was clicking better than usual and put 31 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.7 shot per game they average.

Cloquet Esko Carlton was helped by Karson Kuhlman, who grabbed one goal. Kuhlman scored 22 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-1. Tanner Robideaux picked up the assist. Cloquet Esko Carlton additionally got points from Michaud, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Cloquet Esko Carlton received assists from Drew Dincau, who had one.

Jake Gerdes recorded 29 saves for the Eagles. Eden Prairie incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Zack Strom made 27 saves for the Lumberjacks on 30 shots. Cloquet Esko Carlton incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.