Nick Guran scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Mississippi Surge picked up the extra point in a 1-0 (1-0 SO) win over the Augusta RiverHawks.

Mississippi Surge excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Mississippi Surge failed to reach its usual level of shot production, putting 18 pucks on goal after averaging 26.0 shots per game this season. Mississippi Surge was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Mississippi Surge allows 2.9 goals per game.

Mississippi Surge was led by Guran, who took two shots.

Augusta stifled Mississippi Surge's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The RiverHawks could not produce up to they normal offensive output. Augusta puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game.

The RiverHawks were led by Branden Kosolofsky, who took four shots.

Kiefer Smiley made 23 saves for Mississippi Surge on 23 shots. Mississippi Surge incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Jon Olthuis recorded 17 saves for Augusta. The RiverHawks incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.