Kiefer Smiley made 30 saves to complete the shutout and led the Louisiana IceGators to a 1-0 win against Mississippi Surge.

Adam Stuart's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 5:36 in the third period. Jake Trask provided the assist.

Louisiana was sparked by Stuart, who tallied one goal.

The IceGators managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Louisiana finished below its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. The IceGators' offense operated below they season average. Louisiana puts an average of 3.6 pucks into the net per game. The IceGators' defensive play was more effective than usual against Mississippi Surge. Louisiana averages 2.7 goals allowed per game. The 40 shots that the IceGators put on net surpassed Louisiana's average of 32.3 shots per game this season.

More assists for Louisiana came via Shawn McNeil, who had one.

Mississippi Surge managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Mississippi Surge ended up below its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. Mississippi Surge did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Mississippi Surge averages 2.8 goals per game.

Mississippi Surge was led by Luke Greiner, who took seven shots.

The IceGators registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Dan Clarke rejected 39 shots on goal for Mississippi Surge. Mississippi Surge registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.