Valencia Flyers and xFresno Monsters were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Valencia Flyers made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-3.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Blake Aguilar's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Valencia Flyers was led by Aguilar, who registered one goal. Aguilar scored 16:07 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Valencia Flyers.

Valencia Flyers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

Valencia Flyers also had goals scored by Aharon Lara, Adam Papayoanou, and Jakob Kranabetter, who each put in one. More assists for Valencia Flyers came via Jared Waldman, who had one.

xFresno Monsters' offense rang up 44 shots on Valencia Flyers' net. xFresno Monsters found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays. xFresno Monsters' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

xFresno Monsters was helped by Michael Freeman, who racked up one goal. Freeman scored on the power play 16:49 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Valencia Flyers. A unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Dillon Thomas had put xFresno Monsters on the power play. Mike Nolan provided the assist. xFresno Monsters also got points from Nolan, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Cory Sikich also scored for xFresno Monsters. In addition, xFresno Monsters received assists from Gunnar Dircks, Mark Shroyer, Evan Ingram, and Jordan Fontaine, who each chipped in one.

Mark Becica made 41 saves for Valencia Flyers on 44 shots. xFresno Monsters' Jerry Kaukinen stopped 18 shots out of the 22 that he faced. xFresno Monsters registered three goals on nine power play opportunities.