Mississippi RiverKings took the lead against the Bloomington Thunder in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

Mississippi RiverKings took over the lead for good with a goal by Daniel Sobotka at 5:52 in the first period. Mississippi RiverKings earned a power play opportunity when Paul Arnott Jr was put in the box for cross checking. Paul Clancy picked up the assist.

Matthew Krahn frustrated Bloomington's offense all game, and stopped 29 shots en route to a shutout. Krahn managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.31 prior to the game.

The Thunder's power play was ineffective against Mississippi RiverKings' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Mississippi RiverKings put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Bloomington to score on any of its 10 power plays. Mississippi RiverKings' defensive play was more effective than usual against the Thunder. Mississippi RiverKings averages 2.2 goals allowed per game. Mississippi RiverKings relied on a core group of players for most of its offense, as Matt Harrington, Todd Hosmer and Devin Mantha took 16 of the team's 30 shots. Mississippi RiverKings' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Mississippi RiverKings finished with 22 penalty minutes.

Mississippi RiverKings also got a goal from Matt Whitehead as well. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi RiverKings were Matt Smyth, who had one.

Bloomington did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Thunder average 2.8 goals per game. By firing 29 shots on goal, Bloomington exceeded the 24.3 shots it averages per game this year. The defense for the Thunder played an important role offensively, racking up 12 shots on goal.

Bloomington was led by Daniel Barczuk, who took six shots.

Mississippi RiverKings registered one goal on five power play opportunities. BJ OBrien rejected 28 shots on goal for the Thunder. Bloomington incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.