MANKATO — Chloe Summerfield had a natural hat trick and had a hand in all five of Austin's goals as the Packers beat Mankato West 5-0.
Summefield assisted on Brandi Myers' goal 1:45 into the first, then scored four consecutive goals, including three in a span of 11:08 in the second period.
Haley Tigner had two assists for the Packers, while Myia Hoium and Myers had one each.
Austin outshot West 46-24. Mara Overby made 24 saves to earn the shutout victory.
The Packers play host to Owatonna at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Austin 5, West 0
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West#0#0#0#—#0
Austin: Chloe Summerfield 4 goals, 1 assist; Brandi Myers 1 goal, 1 assist; Haley Tigner 2 assists; Myia Hoium 1 assist; Mara Overby 24 saves.
West: Maggie Cusey 41 saves.