The Kalamazoo Jr. K Wings used a sparkling performance by Kenneth MacLean to take down the St. Louis Bandits, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Kalamazoo's 2-0 shutout victory.

The Jr. K Wings were sparked by Jacob McDowell, who had one goal. McDowell scored 7:35 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Kalamazoo. Robbie Payne assisted on the tally.

Kalamazoo stifled St. Louis' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Jr. K Wings average 27 shots on goal per game, but only sent 18 pucks on net against the Bandits. Kalamazoo featured an improved defense during the game. The Jr. K Wings allow two goals per game.

Daniel Cesarz also scored for Kalamazoo. Other players who recorded assists for Kalamazoo were Anthony Appleyard, Kyle Gattelaro, and Brett Beauvais, who each chipped in one.

St. Louis did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Bandits average three goals per game. St. Louis' offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 34 shots put on Kalamazoo's net.

The Bandits were led by Joe Kalisz, who took eight shots.

MacLean turned away 34 pucks between the pipes for the Jr. K Wings. Kalamazoo incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. St. Louis' Tyler Green stopped 16 shots out of the 18 that he faced. The Bandits incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.