Mississippi RiverKings survived a determined comeback attempt by the Huntsville Havoc on the way to a 3-1 win.

Mississippi RiverKings made the score 3-0 on a goal by Tom Craig at 17:14 in the second period, and Huntsville got as close as 3-1 when Justin Cseter scored 17:19 into the third period.

Mississippi RiverKings was led by goalie Dan McWhinney, who finished with 30 saves while allowing one goal. McWhinney managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.67 prior to the game.

Mississippi RiverKings excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Mississippi RiverKings was helped by Daniel Sobotka, who grabbed one goal. Sobotka scored on the power play 9:07 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings had gotten the advantage when the Havoc's Brandon Perry was sent off for hooking. Devin Mantha provided the assist. Charles LaChance also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. In addition, Mississippi RiverKings received assists from Matt Smyth, who had one.

Huntsville did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Havoc average 3.9 goals per game. Huntsville's offense rang up 31 shots on Mississippi RiverKings' net.

More assists for Huntsville came via Leland Fidler and Mike Gurtler, who contributed one a piece.

Mississippi RiverKings totaled 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors and went 1-for-1 on the power play. Kevin Genoe made 26 saves for the Havoc on 29 shots. Huntsville ended with 12 minutes in penalty time with one minor and two majors.