xCheyenne Stampede survived a determined comeback attempt by xPhoenix Knights on the way to a 3-2 win.

xCheyenne Stampede made the score 3-1 on a goal by Alexander Andersson at 7:14 in the third period, and xPhoenix Knights got as close as 3-2 when Mattias Marten scored 10:35 into the third period.

xCheyenne Stampede's penalty kill excelled, as xCheyenne Stampede gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

xCheyenne Stampede stifled xPhoenix Knights' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. xCheyenne Stampede forced xPhoenix Knights goalie Alex Taylor to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Others who scored for xCheyenne Stampede included Thayne Trumbull and Tyler Elkins, who each put in one. In addition, xCheyenne Stampede received assists from Maans Gustavsson, who had two and Branko Oktavec and Filip Oravec, who each chipped in one.

xPhoenix Knights was held below its usual level of production. xPhoenix Knights puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game. xPhoenix Knights' offense rang up 41 shots on xCheyenne Stampede's net. xPhoenix Knights could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

xPhoenix Knights was helped by Jordan Cullum, who grabbed one goal. Cullum scored short handed 3:26 into the second period to make the score 1-0 xPhoenix Knights. A high sticking call on Ryan McNeely put xPhoenix Knights on the penalty kill. Max Mahood assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for xPhoenix Knights were Mitch Cobby, who had one.

Rasmus Hansson rejected 39 shots on goal for xCheyenne Stampede. xCheyenne Stampede incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Alex Taylor made 30 saves for xPhoenix Knights on 33 shots.