Southern Oregon Spartans, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Southern Oregon Spartans and clinched a 5-3 victory.

Southern Oregon Spartans led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Southern Oregon Spartans' Arturs Buss's scored short handed at 8:57 in the second period to put Southern Oregon Spartans up 3-0.

Southern Oregon Spartans was sparked by Ben Henry, who had one goal. Henry scored 10:31 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Southern Oregon Spartans. Zachary Lovelace assisted on the tally.

Southern Oregon Spartans' offense rang up 42 shots on Missoula Maulers' net. Southern Oregon Spartans was often in penalty trouble, as it ended with nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. Southern Oregon Spartans got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Southern Oregon Spartans also got points from Ging Martin, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Buss, who also registered one goal and one assist, Donnie Nagle IV, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Carl Edstrom, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for Southern Oregon Spartans came via Trevor Hillman, Taylor McConnell, and Justus Saldeen, who each chipped in one.

Missoula Maulers racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. Missoula Maulers had been averaging 28.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Missoula Maulers was helped by Corey Schafer, who tallied one goal. Schafer scored on the power play 10:55 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Southern Oregon Spartans. Missoula Maulers had gotten the advantage when Southern Oregon Spartans' Lovelace was sent off for cross checking. Tyler Zandhuisen provided the assist. Missoula Maulers additionally got points from Erich Jaeger, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Matt Chamberlain also scored for Missoula Maulers. In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Anders Nord, Mason Jones, and Craig Buford, who contributed one a piece.

Ian Dvorak recorded 27 saves for Southern Oregon Spartans. Southern Oregon Spartans registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Southern Oregon Spartans ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Rob Donovan was ejected from the game. Cody Janzen made 37 saves for Missoula Maulers on 42 shots. Missoula Maulers registered one goal on five power play opportunities.