In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Denver Cutthroats escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Wichita Thunder.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Troy Schwab's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Denver was led by Schwab, who tallied one goal and one assist. Schwab scored 11:22 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Denver. Garrett Bembridge picked up the assist.

The Cutthroats were below their usual level of shot production, taking 22 shots compared to the 30.3 Denver averages.

Denver additionally got points from Bembridge, who also registered one goal and one assist. Vincent Arseneau also scored for Denver. Other players who recorded assists for Denver were Steve Kaunisto, Lee Moffie, A.J. Gale, and Kent Patterson, who contributed one a piece.

Wichita put 28 shots on net during the contest, more than the 25.0 it averages per game.

The Thunder were helped by RG Flath, who racked up one goal. Flath scored on the power play 11:28 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Wichita had gained a power play chance when Schwab was whistled for tripping. Thomas Beauregard assisted on the tally. Wichita also got a goal from Matt Robinson as well. In addition, Wichita received assists from Mike Wilson, Kalvin Sagert, and Nick McParland, who each chipped in one.

Patterson rejected 26 shots on goal for the Cutthroats. Denver totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 1-for-2 on the power play. The Thunder's Torrie Jung stopped 19 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Wichita totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 1-for-2 on the power play.