The Sugar Land Imperials could not stop the Topeka Capitals' Richard Yusa, who tallied a hat trick in a 9-2 win.

Yusa's first goal came 14:12 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:29 into the second and at 13:49 into the second.

Topeka's penalty kill excelled, as the Capitals gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Topeka was often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and two majors for 40 minutes in penalty time. The Capitals surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. Topeka forced Sugar Land goalie Timothy OSullivan to work between the pipes, taking 49 shots. The Capitals bested their season scoring average. Topeka averages 4.2 goals per game.

Topeka additionally got points from Dylan Wattles, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Topeka included Alex Johanson, who had two and Bear Ross, Hank Roers, and Trey Opack, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Topeka were John Cuni, who had two, Kyle Rimbach, who had three, and Tre Kautzman, Drew Kelly, Alex Sauer, and Steve MacIver, who each chipped in one.

The Imperials forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 11 minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 24.0 minutes per game Sugar Land had been spending in the box. The Imperials found themselves stymied offensively, and got off a mere 10 shots against the Capitals' defense.

Sugar Land was helped by Ryan James, who tallied one goal. James scored 6:43 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Topeka. Matthew Winkle provided the assist. Frank Muscarella also scored for Sugar Land. More assists for Sugar Land came via Spencer Sabourin, who had one.

Topeka's Brett Malkmus stopped eight shots out of the 10 that he faced. The Capitals registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. OSullivan rejected 40 shots on goal for the Imperials.