The Topeka RoadRunners beat the Amarillo Bulls 1-0 in a game that featured tenacious defense, solid goalkeeping and a winning score from Sean Gaffney.

Topeka was led by Gaffney, who registered one goal. Gaffney scored short handed 4:14 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Topeka. The RoadRunners found themselves down a man on Ross Luedtke's tripping. Brossoit picked up the assist.

Topeka stifled Amarillo's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The RoadRunners average 23.0 shots on goal per game, but only sent 17 pucks on net against the Bulls. Topeka's offense operated below it season average. The RoadRunners average 3.1 goals per game. Topeka's defensive play was more effective than usual against Amarillo. The RoadRunners average 2.3 goals allowed per game.

The Bulls failed to reach their usual level of shot production, putting 22 pucks on goal after averaging 33.6 shots per game this season. Amarillo was held below its usual level of production. The Bulls put an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game.

Amarillo was led by Dan McNamara, who took five shots.

Spencer Viele made 22 saves for Topeka on 22 shots. The RoadRunners incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Paul Berrafato rejected 16 shots on goal for the Bulls. Amarillo incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.