Behind a great game by Ryan McNeely, who had two goals and four assists, xPhoenix Knights defeated xBoulder Bison, 10-2.

xBoulder Bison fell victim to a deadly xPhoenix Knights power play, which ripped xBoulder Bison for four goals.

xPhoenix Knights made xBoulder Bison's netminders to work between the pipes, launching 42 shots and forcing 32 saves. Colin Champine made 15 stops and Brandon Yinger made 17. xPhoenix Knights' goal total was higher than its season average. xPhoenix Knights has scored at the pace of 5.1 goals per game during the current campaign. xPhoenix Knights' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

xPhoenix Knights also got points from Max Mahood, who also registered one goal and two assists, Jordan Cullum, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, Kelby Minshull, who also finished with one goal and three assists, and Nick Kujawa, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for xPhoenix Knights included Robert Smith, Braden Cooper, Mattias Marten, and Robert Crisci, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for xPhoenix Knights were Brynton Macnab, who had one and Brennan Johnsson and Mitch Cobby, who contributed two a piece.

xBoulder Bison was helped by Chad Lopez, who registered one goal. Lopez scored 14:30 into the third period to make the score 10-2 xPhoenix Knights. Brendan Kelly picked up the assist. xBoulder Bison also got a goal from Casey Riccatone as well. More assists for xBoulder Bison came via Chris Lupinski, Mark Kepple, and Sage Dugas, who each chipped in one.

Alex Taylor rejected 21 shots on goal for xPhoenix Knights. xPhoenix Knights ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major. xBoulder Bison totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 1-for-6 on the power play.