Butte Cobras tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Missoula Maulers held on for a 6-4 victory.

Missoula Maulers made the score 6-3 on a goal by Alex Shalamov at 7:13 in the third period, and Butte Cobras got as close as 6-4 when PJ Silveria scored 17:20 into the third period.

Damon Hanson was all over the ice for Missoula Maulers, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Hanson scored 12:02 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Missoula Maulers. Tyler Zandhuisen provided the assist.

Missoula Maulers racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with nine minors and one major for 23 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game Missoula Maulers had been spending in the box. Missoula Maulers forced Butte Cobras goalie Tage Rustgi to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots.

Missoula Maulers additionally got points from Tanner Todd, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Andrei Shebelbain, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Missoula Maulers also got a goal from Sawyer Jacobson as well. In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Henrik Ekestahl, Matt Chamberlain, Edward Pollon, and Corey Schafer, who contributed one each.

Missoula Maulers was unable to stop Butte Cobras from sending pucks towards the net, and Butte Cobras eventually piled up 36 shots on goal.

Butte Cobras also got points from Dzmitry Daniliuk, who also registered one goal and one assist. James Kilgore also scored for Butte Cobras. More assists for Butte Cobras came via Anton Zimmer, who had three and Zach Steuck and Nikita Polishchuk, who each chipped in one.

Aron Holmgren recorded 32 saves for Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Tage Rustgi made 40 saves for Butte Cobras on 46 shots. Butte Cobras totaled 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major and went 2-for-8 on the power play.