Evan Hauser was superb between the pipes for the Great Falls Americans, as he did not allow a goal in a 3-0 victory over the Gillette Wild.

Great Falls was led by Brady Christiaens, who had one goal. Christiaens scored on the power play 7:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Great Falls. The Americans had taken the advantage when Gillette's Darren Banks got sent off for slashing. Zachary Mese picked up the assist.

Great Falls' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Gillette power plays. The Americans were held below their usual level of production. Great Falls puts an average of 6.3 pucks into the net per game.

Steven Goran also scored for Great Falls. Other players who recorded assists for Great Falls were Max Kaercher, Craig Bufford, and Bryan Larson, who contributed one a piece.

The Wild could not produce up to they normal offensive output. Gillette averages 2.7 goals per game. The Wild's offense rang up 37 shots on the Americans' net.

Great Falls' Hauser stopped 37 shots out of the 37 that he faced. The Americans totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Sean Kelley rejected 27 shots on goal for Gillette. The Wild ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with eight minors and one major.