Billings Bulls beat Seattle Totems, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Billings Bulls took over the lead for good with a goal by Ryan Thompson at 10:32 in the first period. A slashing call on Paul Roefaro put Billings Bulls on the penalty kill.

Billings Bulls was led by goalie Nic Wackerly, who finished with 33 saves while allowing one goal. Wackerly certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.67 entering the contest.

Billings Bulls was led by Colby Spoonemore, who finished with one goal. Spoonemore scored short handed 10:57 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Billings Bulls. Billings Bulls was on a disadvantage when Daniel Chang went off the ice for elbowing.

Billings Bulls put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Seattle Totems to score on any of its four power plays. Billings Bulls forced Seattle Totems goalie Sean Buckley to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. Billings Bulls was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 18 penalty minutes.

Billings Bulls additionally got points from Thompson, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Paul Hoffman also scored for Billings Bulls.

Seattle Totems excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Seattle Totems' offense rang up 34 shots on Billings Bulls' net. Seattle Totems' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Seattle Totems finished with 32 penalty minutes.

Seattle Totems was led by Dylan Longoria, who scored the team's only goal. Longoria scored 10:25 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Billings Bulls. Tyler Thompson provided the assist.

Buckley recorded 30 saves for Seattle Totems.