The Odessa Jackalopes and the MN Magicians Magicians were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Odessa made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Lukas Laub's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

The Jackalopes were led by Laub, who tallied one goal and one assist. Laub scored on the power play 18:12 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Odessa. Odessa had taken the advantage when MN Magicians' Cody Milligan got sent off for kneeing. Alex Alger picked up the assist.

The Jackalopes were sparked by Laub, who racked up one goal and one assist.

With 25 shots on target during the contest, Odessa exceeded the 21.0 shots it averages per game this year. The Jackalopes surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Odessa averages 1.9 goal per game.

Odessa also got points from Derek Brown, who also registered one goal and one assist. Odessa also got a goal from Razmuz Waxin-Engback as well. In addition, Odessa received assists from Matt Beranek, who had one and Jake Kreutzer and Austin Murray, who each chipped in two.

The 36 shots that the Magicians put on net surpassed MN Magicians' average of 27.3 shots per game this season. The Magicians could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 38 minutes in penalties during the game.

MN Magicians was led by Matt Colford, who had two goals. Colford scored the first of his two goals at 1:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 MN Magicians. Will Johnson assisted on the tally. Colford's next tally made the score 3-2 MN Magicians with 8:13 left in the third period. An elbowing penalty on Andrew McLean had put the Magicians on the power play. Eetu Karvinen provided the assist. Derick Kuchera also scored for MN Magicians. More assists for MN Magicians came via Jack Weiss, Logan Vonruden, and Colin Hernon, who contributed one a piece.

Yoshihiro Kuroiwa made 33 saves for the Jackalopes on 36 shots. Odessa incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. MN Magicians' Bryan Nies stopped 20 shots out of the 24 that he faced. The Magicians registered two goals on two power play opportunities.