In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Mississippi RiverKings escaped with a 4-3 victory over the Knoxville Ice Bears.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Sean Jones secured the win for Mississippi RiverKings with a goal in the third period.

Jones had two goals and one assist to lead Mississippi RiverKings. Jones scored the first of his two goals at 3:18 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Matt Harrington picked up the assist. Jones' next tally made the score 4-3 Mississippi RiverKings with seven seconds left in the third period. Harrington provided the assist.

Mississippi RiverKings' defensemen also contributed in the offensive zone and ended up with 18 shots between them. Mississippi RiverKings' offense was clicking better than usual and put 41 shots on goal during the game, better than the 28.7 shots per game it averages.

Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Harrington, who also had one goal and two assists. Mississippi RiverKings also got a goal from Tyler Sheldrake as well. More assists for Mississippi RiverKings came via Devin Mantha, who had three and Matt Smyth and Burke Gallimore, who each chipped in one.

Knoxville kept Mississippi RiverKings' goalie busy throughout the game, and Dan McWhinney made 33 saves on 36 shots.

The Ice Bears were helped by Peter Neal, who registered two goals. Neal scored the first of his two goals at 4:05 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Jon Higgins picked up the assist. Neal's next tally made the score 2-2 with 9:08 left in the second period. Knoxville had gained a power play chance when Leo Thomas was whistled for slashing. Ryan Hill provided the assist. Vince Perreault also scored for Knoxville. In addition, Knoxville received assists from Francis Drolet, who had one.

Mississippi RiverKings totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. Mississippi RiverKings ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Sheldrake was ejected from the game. Bryan Hince recorded 37 saves for the Ice Bears. Knoxville incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.