Dan McWhinney was superb between the pipes for Mississippi RiverKings, as he did not allow a goal in a 3-0 victory over the Peoria Rivermen.

Mississippi RiverKings' penalty kill excelled, as Mississippi RiverKings gave up zero goals despite allowing 10 power plays.

Mississippi RiverKings racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 10 minors and one major for 25 minutes in penalty time. Mississippi RiverKings had been averaging 19.0 minutes in penalties per game. Mississippi RiverKings stifled Peoria's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Mississippi RiverKings' defensive play was more effective than usual against the Rivermen. Mississippi RiverKings gives up 2.2 goals on average per game.

Mississippi RiverKings was helped by Daniel Sobotka, who grabbed one goal. Sobotka scored 14:50 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings also got a goal from Todd Hosmer as well. In addition, Mississippi RiverKings received assists from Matt Harrington, who had one.

Peoria stifled Mississippi RiverKings' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Rivermen were held below their usual level of production. Peoria puts an average of 2.9 pucks into the net per game. The Rivermen's offense rang up 32 shots on Mississippi RiverKings' net.

Peoria was led by Parker Stanfield, who took seven shots.

McWhinney recorded 32 saves for Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Eric Levine made 26 saves for the Rivermen on 28 shots. Peoria incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.