Behind a great game by Devin Loe, who had two goals, the Fairbanks Ice Dogs defeated the Fresno Monsters, 7-3.

Loe's tallies came at 5:34 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Fairbanks and 5:51 into the second to make the score 4-2 Fairbanks.

Fairbanks' goal total was higher than its season average. The Ice Dogs average 3.3 goals per game. The 40 shots that Fairbanks put on net surpassed the Ice Dogs' average of 27.2 shots per game this season.

Others who scored for Fairbanks included Brett Gervais, who had two and Garret Clemment, who had three. In addition, Fairbanks received assists from Kyle Lee, who had one and Logan Wendling, Colton Wolter, Jayson Angus, and Lonnie Clary, who contributed two a piece.

The defense for Fresno played an important role offensively, racking up nine shots on goal.

The Monsters were helped by Matt Salituro, who grabbed one goal and two assists. Salituro scored 15:23 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Mitchell Snyder assisted on the tally. Fresno also got points from Dan Sherer, who also registered one goal and one assist. Fresno also got a goal from Troy Grahl as well.

Steve Perry made 17 saves for Fairbanks on 20 shots. The Ice Dogs incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Fresno's starting goalie, Tomas Sholl, made 21 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Macauley Haight, who stopped 12 shots. The Monsters incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.