Missoula Maulers' Cory Shafer scored 3:22 into overtime to beat New Jersey Rockets, 5-4 (OT).

Shafer was all over the ice for Missoula Maulers, as he tallied two goals in the win.

New Jersey Rockets' power play was ineffective against Missoula Maulers' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

New Jersey Rockets was unable to stop Missoula Maulers from sending pucks towards the net, and Missoula Maulers eventually piled up 45 shots on goal. Missoula Maulers was effective with a man advantage, and put in two goals while on the power play. Missoula Maulers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Missoula Maulers also got points from Zach Paisley, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Corey Schafer, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Missoula Maulers also got a goal from Paxton Bell as well. In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Will Stawinski, Anders Nord, Brett Mathews, Dunk Abbott, and Jimmy Morris, who each chipped in one.

New Jersey Rockets forced Missoula Maulers goalie McKinlee Baum to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots.

New Jersey Rockets was led by Ryan Hitchcock, who registered two goals. Hitchcock scored the first of his two goals at 10:09 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Hitchcock's next tally made the score 3-3 with 17:46 left in the third period. New Jersey Rockets had gained a power play chance when Dustin Pierce was whistled for hooking. Daniel Willett assisted on the tally. New Jersey Rockets additionally got points from Jonathan Lee, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Alec Marsh also scored for New Jersey Rockets. More assists for New Jersey Rockets came via Chris Gambardella, who had one and Frank Coscia, who had three.

Missoula Maulers' Baum stopped 39 shots out of the 43 that he faced. Randy Gorda made 40 saves for New Jersey Rockets on 45 shots. New Jersey Rockets ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.