Missoula Maulers tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Southern Oregon Spartans held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Justus Saldeen put Southern Oregon Spartans up 4-2 in the third period, but Missoula Maulers pulled to within one on Anders Nord's tally 17:02 into the third period.

Ben Henry was all over the ice for Southern Oregon Spartans, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Henry scored the first of his two goals short handed at 7:56 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Southern Oregon Spartans found itself down a man on Austin Sartorius's slashing. Henry's next tally short handed made the score 3-1 Southern Oregon Spartans with 9:03 left in the second period. Jason Henry provided the assist.

Missoula Maulers was unable to stop Southern Oregon Spartans from sending pucks towards the net, and Southern Oregon Spartans eventually piled up 43 shots on goal. Southern Oregon Spartans could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 27 minutes in penalties during the game.

Southern Oregon Spartans additionally got points from Henry, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, Southern Oregon Spartans received assists from Ging Martin and Donnie Nagle IV, who contributed one a piece.

Missoula Maulers forced Southern Oregon Spartans' goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, taking 35 shots and forcing 32 saves. Jiri Ponikelsky made nine stops and Ian Dvorak made 23. Missoula Maulers stifled Southern Oregon Spartans' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Missoula Maulers was helped by Mason Jones, who racked up one goal. Jones scored 2:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Missoula Maulers. Matt Chamberlain assisted on the tally. Missoula Maulers also got a goal from Tanner Todd as well. More assists for Missoula Maulers came via Henrik Ekestahl, who had one.

Southern Oregon Spartans registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. Michael Mcdaniel recorded 39 saves for Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers totaled 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors and went 1-for-4 on the power play.