Tyra Skjeret scored at 10:43 of the first period with assists from Jaden Bye and Piper Andrews as the Otters took a 1-0 lead. An unassisted goal by Kindra Radant tied the game just 45 seconds later.
A power play goal by Andrews, assisted by Talia Nelson at 8:50 of the second period put the Otters back in the lead at 2-1, however, Hastings countered with a power play goal of their own from Lauren Skov at 12:57 to tie the game. Madyn Hanson assisted on the goal. Karissa Thompson notched the game winner for the home team at 14:51 of the second period with assists from Kyra Erickson and Radant.
“This was a good test for us tonight,” said Head Coach Tim Lill of the Otters. “We worked as hard as we could for being out of game shape. A couple turnovers proved costly.”
Fergus Falls is 1-1 to start the season.