Dominic Osman scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and the Huntsville Havoc held off the challenges of the Knoxville Ice Bears in a tough 3-1 win.

The Havoc were led by Justin Cseter, who had one goal. Cseter scored 5:50 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Huntsville. Mike Gurtler picked up the assist.

Huntsville's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Knoxville power plays. The Havoc failed to reach their usual level of shot production, putting 19 pucks on goal after averaging 29.6 shots per game this season.

Huntsville also got a goal from Josh Harris as well. Other players who recorded assists for Huntsville were Leland Fidler and Sam Cannata, who each chipped in one.

Knoxville put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Huntsville to score on any of its three power plays. With 25 shots on target during the contest, the Ice Bears exceeded the 22.4 shots they average per game this year.

Knoxville was led by Berkley Scott, who scored the team's only goal. Scott scored 8:53 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Huntsville. Francis Drolet assisted on the tally.

The Havoc's Kevin Genoe stopped 24 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Huntsville incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. For the Havoc, Paul Kurceba was ejected from the game. Bryan Hince rejected 16 shots on goal for the Ice Bears. Knoxville incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.