The Knoxville Ice Bears took the lead against the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

The Ice Bears were led by goalie Braely Torris, who finished with 39 saves while allowing one goal. Torris certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.83 entering the contest.

Knoxville was led by Christian Weidauer, who tallied one goal. Weidauer scored on the power play 8:17 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Knoxville. The Ice Bears had taken the advantage when Pensacola's Brett Beebe got sent off for tripping. Peter Neal picked up the assist.

Knoxville was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 18.0 minutes per game the Ice Bears had been spending in the box.

Knoxville also got a goal from Brett Valliquette as well. Other players who recorded assists for Knoxville were Jason Price, Ryan Salvis, and Francis Drolet, who contributed one each.

The Ice Flyers' offense operated below their season average. Pensacola averages 3.3 goals per game. Knoxville was unable to stop the Ice Flyers from sending pucks towards the net, and Pensacola eventually piled up 40 shots on goal.

The Ice Flyers were led by Nick McParland, who scored the team's only goal. McParland scored on the power play 19:30 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Knoxville. A verbal abuse of officials penalty on David Segal had put Pensacola on the power play. Corey Banfield assisted on the tally.

The Ice Bears registered one goal on four power play opportunities. For Knoxville, Segal was ejected from the game. Max Strang rejected 23 shots on goal for the Ice Flyers. Pensacola totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play.