Alex Taylor stood on his head and made 38 saves to lead Phoenix Knights to a 5-1 victory over Idaho Junior Steelheads.

Phoenix Knights got the win on the strength of a great game by Nick Kujawa, who had one goal and two assists. Kujawa scored on the power play 12:52 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Phoenix Knights. Phoenix Knights had gained a power play chance when Anton Virtanen was whistled for checking from behind. Colin Bresnehan picked up the assist.

Phoenix Knights' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Idaho Junior Steelheads power plays.

Phoenix Knights additionally got points from Max Mahood, who also had one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Phoenix Knights included Braden Cooper, Ryan McNeely, and Jordan Cullum, who each put in one. In addition, Phoenix Knights received assists from Robert Smith and David Hornak, who each chipped in two.

Idaho Junior Steelheads was held below its usual level of production. Idaho Junior Steelheads puts an average of 4.9 pucks into the net per game. Idaho Junior Steelheads forced Phoenix Knights goalie Taylor to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. Idaho Junior Steelheads gave up more goals than its normal season average. Idaho Junior Steelheads gives up 1.9 goal per game.

Idaho Junior Steelheads was led by Ben Hull, who scored the team's only goal. Hull scored 23:58 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Knights. Hunter Lester assisted on the tally.

Phoenix Knights totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-4 on the power play. Idaho Junior Steelheads' Sean Healy stopped 13 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Idaho Junior Steelheads ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major.