The Columbus Cottonmouths failed to take advantage of their power play opportunities and the Peoria Rivermen shook off a number of penalties to win, 6-3.

Peoria's goal total was higher than its season average. The Rivermen have scored at the pace of 3.6 goals per game during the current campaign. The defensemen of Peoria were also effective in Columbus' zone, and came away with two goals. The Rivermen put 50 shots on net during the contest, more than the 28.8 they average per game. Peoria found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing nine power plays.

The Rivermen were helped by Steve Morra, who racked up one goal and one assist. Morra scored short handed 9:57 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Peoria. Peoria was on a disadvantage when Dan Bremner went off the ice for tripping. David Jacobson picked up the assist. Peoria additionally got points from Brandon Greenside, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Matt Summers, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Connor P. Toomey, who also registered one goal and one assist, Ben Oskroba, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Walker Wintoneak, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Peoria were Dave Pszenyczny, who had two.

The Cottonmouths got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. By firing 32 shots on goal, Columbus exceeded the 26.3 shots it averages per game this year. The Cottonmouths' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Columbus finished with 22 penalty minutes.

The Cottonmouths were helped by John Jackson, who finished with one goal. Jackson scored 8:03 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Peoria. Shawn Bates provided the assist. Columbus also got points from Louis Belisle, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Columbus also got a goal from Kyle Johnson as well. In addition, Columbus received assists from Andy Bathgate, Chris Rial, Rusty Hafner, and Tyler Henry, who each chipped in one.

David Jacobson made 29 saves for the Rivermen on 32 shots. Peoria registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. Shannon Szabados rejected 44 shots on goal for Columbus.