Mississippi RiverKings relied on the scoring touch of Darrell Stoddard, who netted two goals, to beat Mississippi Surge, 3-1.

With 44 shots on target during the contest, Mississippi RiverKings exceeded the 24.4 shots it averages per game this year.

Nick Vandenbeld also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. In addition, Mississippi RiverKings received assists from Kevin Hamel, Deven Stillar, Ken Selby, Mark Magnowski, and Chevan Wilson, who each chipped in one.

Mississippi Surge failed to reach its usual level of shot production, putting 19 pucks on goal after averaging 25.3 shots per game this season.

Mississippi Surge was led by Mark Pawlowski, who scored the team's only goal. Pawlowski scored 3:58 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Mississippi Surge. Nick Guran picked up the assist.

Scott Darling recorded 18 saves for Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play. Kiefer Smiley rejected 41 shots on goal for Mississippi Surge. Mississippi Surge totaled seven minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play.