The Evansville IceMen's Nicklas Lindberg scored 1:47 into overtime to beat the Dayton Gems, 2-1 (OT).

Both teams had a hard time staying out of the box, and they combined for 16 penalties during the game.

Evansville was sparked by Lindberg, who registered one goal.

The IceMen put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Dayton to score on any of its five power plays. Evansville could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Matt Gens, who totaled six minutes in penalty time with three minors. By firing 39 shots on goal, the IceMen exceeded the 29 shots they average per game this year.

Malcolm Gwilliam also scored for Evansville. In addition, Evansville received assists from Brian Bicek, Todd Robinson, Philippe Plante, and Steve Makway, who contributed one each.

The Gems average 27 shots on goal per game, but only sent 20 pucks on net against Evansville. Dayton could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was David Nimmo, who totaled six minutes in penalty time with three minors.

The Gems were led by Nick Fanto, who scored the team's only goal. Fanto scored short handed 15:52 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Dayton played down a man on Brett Lutes' goalie interference. Damian Surma assisted on the tally.

Bryan Gillis made 19 saves for the IceMen on 20 shots. Evansville registered one goal on six power play opportunities. The Gems' Dan Dunn stopped 37 shots out of the 39 that he faced.