The game between the Louisiana IceGators and the Pensacola Ice Flyers was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Louisiana emerged with a 4-2 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Matthew Robertson's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

The IceGators were led by Robertson, who registered one goal. Robertson scored 19:18 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Louisiana.

Louisiana excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. By firing 36 shots on goal, the IceGators exceeded the 31.8 shots they average per game this year.

Others who scored for Louisiana included Clark Byczynski, Jake Trask, and Jeremey Boyer, who each put in one. In addition, Louisiana received assists from Tyler Lyon, Shawn McNeil, Tyler Barr, and Adam Stuart, who contributed one a piece.

Pensacola put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Louisiana to score on any of its three power plays.

The Ice Flyers were helped by Ryan Salvis, who finished with one goal. Salvis scored 11:03 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pensacola. Drew Baker assisted on the tally. Pensacola also got points from Brett Lutes, who also grabbed one goal and one assist.

Matt Zenzola made 27 saves for the IceGators on 29 shots. Louisiana ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. Pensacola's starting goalie, Peter Di Salvo, made 25 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of John Griggs, who stopped seven shots. The Ice Flyers ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.