The Peoria Rivermen's Steve Morra had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing one assist in his team's 6-3 win over the Knoxville Ice Bears.

Peoria stifled Knoxville's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Rivermen outdid their season average for goals scored. Peoria averages 3.3 goals per game. The Rivermen struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 19 penalty minutes for three opposing power plays. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. With 49 shots on target during the contest, Peoria exceeded the 29.0 shots it averages per game this year.

Peoria additionally got points from Dan Bremner, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Peoria also had goals scored by Christian Weidauer, Jake Trask, and Jason Cohen, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Peoria were Cole Ruwe, Ben Oskroba, Josh Harris, and Mike Gurtler, who each chipped in one and Matt Summers and Alex Hudson, who contributed two each.

The Ice Bears were often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and two majors for 36 minutes in penalty time. Knoxville surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. The Ice Bears relied on a core group of players for most of their offense, as Francis Drolet, Robbie Donahoe and Eric Satim took 17 of the team's 32 shots.

Knoxville was led by Ryan Salvis, who tallied one goal. Salvis scored short handed 6:58 into the first period to make the score 1-1. The Ice Bears were on a disadvantage when Jarrett Rush went off the ice for tripping. In addition, Knoxville received assists from Tristan Lysko and Jake Johnson, who each chipped in one.

Kyle Rank made 29 saves for the Rivermen on 32 shots. Peoria registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Bryan Hince took the loss and made 20 saves before being replaced by Curtis Martinu who made 23 saves.