The Janesville Jets had trouble finding ways to stop the St. Louis Bandits, which beat Jets, 6-1.

St. Louis was led by goalie Spencer Viele, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Viele will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.37.

Joseph Birmingham had one goal and two assists to lead the Bandits. Birmingham scored on the power play 14:20 into the third period to make the score 6-1 St. Louis. St. Louis earned a power play opportunity when Bryan Kronberger was put in the box for elbowing. Joe Kalisz provided the assist.

The Bandits managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. St. Louis finished below its season average of 15 penalty minutes per game. The Bandits surpassed their usual scoring output this season. This season, St. Louis averages three goals per contest. The defensemen of the Bandits were also effective in Janesville's zone, and came away with two goals. With 32 shots on target during the contest, St. Louis exceeded the 28 shots it averages per game this year.

St. Louis got a goal from Greg Johnson as well. In addition, St. Louis received assists from TJ Sherman, who had two and Drew Kariofiles and Cody Ganchar, who each chipped in one.

Johnson also scored for St. Louis. Other players who recorded assists for St. Louis were.

The Jets were held below their usual level of production. Janesville averages three goals per game. The Jets' normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Janesville averages two goals allowed per game.

The Jets were led by Jayce Paulseth, who scored the team's only goal. Paulseth scored 1:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Janesville.

Janesville was led by Paulseth, who scored the team's only goal.

The Bandits registered two goals on four power play opportunities. The Jets' starting goalie, Brock Kautz, made 10 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Tony Kujava, who stopped 16 shots. Janesville totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play.