Matt Johnson gave the Amarillo Bulls a 5-4 (OT) victory over the Texas Tornado when he scored 4:34 into the extra period.

Both teams had a hard time staying out of the box, and they combined for 18 penalties during the game.

Amarillo was led by Johnson, who racked up one goal and one assist.

The Bulls were below their usual level of shot production, taking 27 shots compared to the 35 Amarillo averages. The Bulls were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 28 penalty minutes. The leading offender was John Rey, who totaled 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors and one misconduct.

Amarillo also got points from Johnson, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Amarillo also had goals scored by Joe Kozlak, who had two and Brandon Lubin and Greg Gibson, who scored one goal each. More assists for Amarillo came via Karl Beckman, who had two and Mike Erickson, TJ Sarcona, Sam Johnson, and Luke Jenkins, who each chipped in one.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. Texas' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Tornado finished with 28 penalty minutes. The leading offender was Mico Solorzano, who totaled 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one misconduct.

Texas was led by Jack Prince, who finished with one goal and one assist. Prince scored on the power play 14:42 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Texas. The Tornado had taken the advantage when Amarillo's Rey got sent off for cross checking. Michael Hoy provided the assist. Texas additionally got points from Prince, who also registered one goal and one assist. Nick Neville also scored for Texas. In addition, Texas received assists from Drew Allen, who had two and Jackson Leef, Jordan Lovick, TJ Stuntz, and Drew Mayer, who contributed one each.

Gregg Gruehl recorded 22 saves for the Bulls. Amarillo registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Texas' Frederick Leisner stopped 22 shots out of the 27 that he faced. The Tornado registered two goals on six power play opportunities.