Idaho Junior Steelheads beat Fresno Monsters, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Idaho Junior Steelheads was led by goalie Tyler Hough, who finished with 26 saves while allowing one goal. Hough managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.49 prior to the game.

Idaho Junior Steelheads was paced by Victor Carlsson, who racked up one goal. Carlsson scored 14:45 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Idaho Junior Steelheads. Power provided the assist.

Idaho Junior Steelheads put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Fresno Monsters to score on any of its five power plays. Idaho Junior Steelheads did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Idaho Junior Steelheads averages 6.1 goals per game.

Idaho Junior Steelheads additionally got points from Power, who also tallied one goal and one assist.

Fresno Monsters stifled Idaho Junior Steelheads' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Fresno Monsters' offense operated below its season average. Fresno Monsters puts an average of 6.4 pucks into the net per game.

Fresno Monsters was led by Conner Hyden, who scored the team's only goal. Hyden scored 18:04 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Idaho Junior Steelheads.

Idaho Junior Steelheads incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Austin Piquette made 27 saves for Fresno Monsters on 29 shots. Fresno Monsters incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.