Ontario Avalanche tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Long Beach Bombers held on for a 2-1 victory.

Long Beach Bombers made the score 2-0 on a goal by Anton Rhose at 16:38 in the first period, and Ontario Avalanche got as close as 2-1 when Basil Reynolds scored 15:42 into the third period.

Long Beach Bombers was led by goalie Dennis Tschudi, who finished with 42 saves while allowing one goal. Tschudi managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.94 prior to the game.

Long Beach Bombers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Long Beach Bombers did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Long Beach Bombers puts an average of 4.4 pucks into the net per game.

Carl Lyden also scored for Long Beach Bombers. Other players who recorded assists for Long Beach Bombers were Khalil East, Peter Shin, Lukas Lindquist, and Michael Sjolin, who each chipped in one.

Ontario Avalanche's offense operated below its season average. Ontario Avalanche averages 4.0 goals per game. Ontario Avalanche's offense rang up 43 shots on Long Beach Bombers' net.

More assists for Ontario Avalanche came via Michael Thomas and Coleton Dawson, who contributed one each.

Long Beach Bombers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Mitchell Privett rejected 21 shots on goal for Ontario Avalanche. Ontario Avalanche incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.