The Chicago Hitmen failed to take advantage of their power play opportunities and the St. Louis Jr. Blues shook off a number of penalties to win, 5-2.

St. Louis was paced by Johnny Mueller, who finished with one goal. Mueller scored short handed 5:14 into the second period to make the score 3-2 St. Louis. A boarding call on Zachary OBryan put the Jr. Blues on the penalty kill. Bobby Brown provided the assist.

In a losing effort, Chicago was led by Collin Warner, who tallied two goals. Warner scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 5:20 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Chicago. The Hitmen had taken the advantage when St. Louis' Joe Bowler got sent off for holding. Mike Lozano picked up the assist. Warner's next tally on the power play made the score 2-0 Chicago with 9:44 left in the first period. Jeremy Edwards provided the assist.

The the Jr. Blues penalty box was a busy place as the team totaled eight minors and two majors for 46 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 27 minutes per game St. Louis had been spending in the box. The Jr. Blues kept Chicago's goalie busy throughout the game, and Brandon Perillo made 37 saves on 42 shots. St. Louis' defensemen played an important role in the offense, as they chipped in two goals.

St. Louis got a goal from Paul OConnor as well. Other players who recorded assists for St. Louis were Matt Townsend, who had two and Philip Lux, Daniel Rosse, and Ryan Basgall, who each chipped in one.

OConnor also scored for St. Louis. More assists for St. Louis came via.

The Hitmen excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Chicago's offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 35 shots put on the Jr. Blues' net.

The Hitmen stifled St. Louis' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Other players who recorded assists for Chicago were Cody Warner, who had one.

In addition, Chicago received assists from.

Clint Steinmeyer made 33 saves for the Jr. Blues on 35 shots. Chicago totaled 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors and went 1-for-9 on the power play.