Bryan Pitton made 40 saves to complete the shutout and led the Allen Americans to a 3-0 win against the Missouri Mavericks.

Allen was led by Gregor Hanson, who registered one goal. Hanson scored 2:53 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Allen. Spencer Asuchak assisted on the tally.

The Americans' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Missouri power plays.

Allen additionally got points from Alex Lavoie, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Jonathan Lessard, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Allen came via Tyler Ludwig, Kale Kerbashian, and Darryl Bootland, who contributed one a piece.

Missouri was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and two majors for 22 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game the Mavericks had been spending in the box. Missouri excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Mavericks were held below their usual level of production. Missouri puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game. The Mavericks forced Allen goalie Pitton to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Missouri was led by Rob Kleebaum, who took seven shots.

The Americans ended with 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors and two majors. Shane Owen made 22 saves for the Mavericks on 25 shots.