Rapid City had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over the Denver Cutthroats.

Eric Giosa had a great game for Rapid City, netting two goals. Giosa found the back of the net 19:44 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Rapid City and again while on the power play 12:03 into the second to make the score 3-0 Rapid City.

Rapid City's Tim Boron was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 34 saves and let only one puck past him. Boron certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.05 entering the contest.

Rapid City stifled Denver's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Cutthroats were unable to stop Rapid City from sending pucks towards the net, and Rapid City eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

Rapid City also had goals scored by Konrad Reeder and Kyle Stroh, who each put in one. More assists for Rapid City came via Jesse Schultz, Jared Brown, Scott Wray, Justin Faryna, Justin Sawyer, Ryan Palmer, Matthew Larke, and Scott Brannon, who each chipped in one.

Denver was held below its usual level of production. The Cutthroats put an average of 3.3 pucks into the net per game. Denver forced Rapid City goalie Boron to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

The Cutthroats were led by Aaron MacKenzie, who scored the team's only goal. MacKenzie scored 15:19 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Rapid City. Vincent Arseneau picked up the assist.

Rapid City incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Kent Patterson made 28 saves for Denver on 31 shots. The Cutthroats incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.