Michael DeBrito and Isaac Johnson scored first period goals to get the Otters off to a fast start.  DeBrito’s goal was assisted by Landon Thacker at 7:13, and Johnson’s goal was unassisted at 15:48.

Brayden Nelson’s goal at 2:54 of the second period was setup by Cole Wentworth and it gave the Otters a 3-0 advantage.

Sauk Rapids-Rice stayed in the game with a goal from Owen Arndt 7:17 into the third period, assisted by Noah Jensen, however, Colin Becker’s goal from Johnson and Carter Thielke at 12:56 put the Otters lead back to 3 goals.  Luke Pakkala scored an unassisted goal for the Storm at 14:41 to conclude the scoring.

Fergus Falls (12-5) takes a 3 game winning streak up against Wadena-Deer Creek on Saturday afternoon in Wadena.