Behind a great game by Cole Pavlik, who had four goals and one assist, California defeated Missouri Blue, 8-3.

Pavlik's first goal came 52 seconds into the second period. He then added goals at 8:08 into the third, at 8:08 into the third, and at 15:25 into the third.

California kept Missouri Blue's goalie busy throughout the game, and Scott Caldwell made 40 saves on 48 shots. California's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, California averages 3.0 goals per contest.

California also got points from Greg Lee, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Jason Epperly, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Zach Pires, who also registered one goal and three assists, and Aiden Schwetz, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for California came via Kyle Mayhew, Jake Lauricella, and Francis Lemay, who each chipped in one.

Missouri Blue found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

Missouri Blue was helped by Seth McArdle, who tallied one goal. McArdle scored 16:32 into the first period to make the score 3-1 California. Ethan Fitzgerald picked up the assist. Missouri Blue also had goals scored by Thomas Delaney and Jeremiah Keao, who each put in one. In addition, Missouri Blue received assists from Justin Meers, who had two and Matthew Gregg and Addison Curcuru, who contributed one each.

Nick Valdez made 17 saves for California on 20 shots. California incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Missouri Blue registered one goal on three power play opportunities.