Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, Idaho Junior Steelheads battled back to claim a 3-2 victory over Fresno Monsters.

Idaho Junior Steelheads never led in the game until netting the game winner. Idaho Junior Steelheads was down 3-1 after a goal by Fresno Monsters' Conner Osborne at 11:34 in the second period. Idaho Junior Steelheads tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Jesper Jensen at 17:07 in the second period. Idaho Junior Steelheads scored the game winner on the power play at 10:33 in the second period on a goal by Jensen.

Idaho Junior Steelheads pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 51 penalty minutes.

Idaho Junior Steelheads' offense operated below it season average. Idaho Junior Steelheads puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game.

Others who scored for Idaho Junior Steelheads included Philip Wong and Kyle TenEyck, who each put in one. More assists for Idaho Junior Steelheads came via Tyler Danylchuk, who had two and Victor Ivarsson, Zach Walden, and Dimitris Jones, who contributed one a piece.

Fresno Monsters could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Fresno Monsters averages 5.3 goals per game. Fresno Monsters struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 33 penalty minutes for two opposing power plays.

Fresno Monsters also had goals scored by Justin Plate and Mark Shroyer, who scored one goal each. In addition, Fresno Monsters received assists from Michael Freeman, Carter Dahl, and Austin Browning, who each chipped in one.

Sean Healy recorded 28 saves for Idaho Junior Steelheads. Idaho Junior Steelheads ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Randy Patzner was ejected from the game. Jerry Kaukinen made 22 saves for Fresno Monsters on 25 shots. Fresno Monsters registered one goal on six power play opportunities.