Southern Oregon Spartans tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Missoula Maulers would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

A goal by Austin Azzinnaro put Missoula Maulers up 3-0 in the second period, but Southern Oregon Spartans pulled to within one on Nick Beaune's tally 8:47 into the third period.

Missoula Maulers was sparked by Matt Chamberlain, who registered one goal. Chamberlain scored 17:38 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Missoula Maulers. Tanner Todd picked up the assist.

Missoula Maulers stifled Southern Oregon Spartans' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Missoula Maulers forced Southern Oregon Spartans goalie Jiri Ponikelsky to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Missoula Maulers additionally got points from Erich Jaeger, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Missoula Maulers also got a goal from Joey Sundgren as well. More assists for Missoula Maulers came via Jordan Wheatly, who had two and Max Rebholz, Nikita Sheptytskyy, Joey Porco, and Corey Schafer, who each chipped in one.

Southern Oregon Spartans was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. Southern Oregon Spartans had been averaging 22.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Southern Oregon Spartans was helped by Cy Jenson, who had one goal. Jenson scored 16:46 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Austin Sartorius also scored for Southern Oregon Spartans. Other players who recorded assists for Southern Oregon Spartans were Tyler Lazarek and Tyler Spencer, who contributed one a piece.

Cody Janzen recorded 25 saves for Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 2-for-5 on the power play. Jiri Ponikelsky made 29 saves for Southern Oregon Spartans on 33 shots. Southern Oregon Spartans registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.