Rapid City beat the Arizona Sundogs, 5-3, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Konrad Reeder was all over the ice for Rapid City, as he finished with two goals in the win. Reeder found the back of the net short handed 17:50 into the first period to make the score 2-2 and again while 15:43 into the second to make the score 4-2 Rapid City.

Rapid City averages 34.1 shots on goal per game, but only sent 20 pucks on net against Arizona.

Rapid City also got a goal from Justin Faryna as well. More assists for Rapid City came via Winston Day Chief and Bob Preece, who each chipped in one and Tristin Llewellyn and Scott Brannon, who contributed two a piece.

By firing 33 shots on goal, the Sundogs exceeded the 23.9 shots they average per game this year.

Arizona was helped by Kevin Baker, who tallied one goal. Baker scored on the power play 1:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Arizona. The Sundogs had gained a power play chance when Llewellyn was whistled for interference. Dion Campbell assisted on the tally. Brodie Zuk also scored for Arizona. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona were Derek Matheson, Damian Surma, Jason Morgan, and Paul McIlveen, who each chipped in one.

Keaton Hartigan rejected 30 shots on goal for Rapid City. Rapid City totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. Rapid City ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Ryan Palmer was ejected from the game. Andrew Engelage recorded 15 saves for Arizona. The Sundogs incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.