The Huntsville Havoc tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the Knoxville Ice Bears would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

Knoxville made the score 4-1 on a goal by Berkley Scott at 11:45 in the third period, and Huntsville got as close as 4-2 when Justin Fox scored 14:00 into the third period.

The 42 shots that the Ice Bears put on net surpassed Knoxville's average of 30 shots per game this season.

The Ice Bears were led by Eric Slais, who racked up one goal and one assist. Slais scored short handed 3:31 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Knoxville. Knoxville was on a disadvantage when Dan Bremner went off the ice for hooking. David Segal provided the assist. Kevin Swider also scored for Knoxville. Other players who recorded assists for Knoxville were Steve Wiedler, Ricky Helmbrecht, Mark Van Vliet, Eric Satim, and Emery Olauson, who contributed one each.

Knoxville got a goal from Swider as well. More assists for Knoxville came via.

The Havoc excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. The leading offender was Sam Cannata, who totaled seven minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major. Huntsville put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 18 it averages per game.

The Havoc stifled the Ice Bears' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Huntsville was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 21 penalty minutes.

The Havoc were led by Kyle Crawford, who registered one goal and one assist. Crawford scored on the power play 8:55 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Huntsville. Huntsville had gained a power play chance when Swider was whistled for tripping. Glenn Detulleo picked up the assist.

Kyle Rank made 31 saves for Knoxville on 33 shots. The Ice Bears ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. Mark Sibbald turned away 38 pucks between the pipes for the Havoc. Huntsville registered one goal on three power play opportunities.