Adam Knochenmus had one point to lead the Bismarck Bobcats to a 3-1 victory over the Aberdeen Wings.

With 37 shots on target during the contest, Bismarck exceeded the 24.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Ryan Callahan also scored for Bismarck. Other players who recorded assists for Bismarck were Jeremy OKeefe, Mike Dockry, Joe Giordano, Filip Starzynski, Cory Chapman, and Patrick Moore, who contributed one a piece.

Aberdeen was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The Wings surpassed its season average of 17.0 penalty minutes per game. Aberdeen's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Bismarck power plays. The Wings were below their usual level of shot production, taking 15 shots compared to the 23.9 Aberdeen averages.

The Wings were led by Jonathan Grebosky, who scored the team's only goal. Grebosky scored 18:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Aberdeen. Emil Blomqvist picked up the assist.

Aaron Nelson recorded 14 saves for the Bobcats. Bismarck incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Aberdeen's Chad Catt stopped 34 shots out of the 37 that he faced. The Wings registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities. For Aberdeen, Justin Parizek was ejected from the game.