The Bismarck Bobcats' Tyler Richter had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing three assists in his team's 6-2 win over the Minot Minotauros.

Richter scored 19:13 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Bismarck. Buster Hebda provided the assist. Richter dished an assist on Castan Sommer's goal that made the score 3-1 Bismarck at 1:22 into the second period. He then added assists on Sommer's goal at 9:24 into the second and on Francis DeAugustine's goal at 13:29 into the second.

Bismarck racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. The Bobcats had been averaging 15.0 minutes in penalties per game. Bismarck bested its season scoring average. The Bobcats have scored at the pace of 3.9 goals per game during the current campaign. Bismarck put 39 shots on net during the contest, more than the 33.2 it averages per game.

Bismarck also got points from DeAugustine, who also registered one goal and one assist. Adam Knochenmus also scored for Bismarck. Other players who recorded assists for Bismarck were Daniel Zawacki, Shane Omdahl, Daniel Kovar, and Patrick Moore, who contributed one a piece.

Minot was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The Minotauros surpassed its season average of 22.0 penalty minutes per game. With 23 shots on target during the contest, Minot exceeded the 18.0 shots it averages per game this year.

The Minotauros were helped by Hans Drawbert, who had one goal. Drawbert scored on the power play 13:05 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Minot earned a power play opportunity when Jeremy OKeefe was put in the box for boarding. Denis Dalidovich picked up the assist. Minot additionally got points from Dalidovich, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Minot received assists from Derek Tylka, who had two.

Tommy Burke recorded 21 saves for the Bobcats. Bismarck registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Jake Hebda made 33 saves for the Minotauros on 39 shots. Minot registered two goals on six power play opportunities.