The Missoula Maulers had trouble finding ways to stop the Gillette Wild, which beat Maulers, 5-1.

Gillette was led by goalie Sean Kelley, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. Kelley managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.44 prior to the game.

The Wild were led by Taylor Motsinger, who racked up one goal. Motsinger scored 12:46 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Gillette. Matt Rose assisted on the tally.

Gillette forced Missoula goalie Cody Janzen to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Gillette also got points from Rose, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Brandon Miller also scored for Gillette. More assists for Gillette came via Ronnie Wilshusen, Adam Pecht, Tyler Cavan, Tyler Johnson, Bobby Solari, and Darren Banks, who contributed one a piece.

The Maulers' offense operated below they season average. Missoula averages 4.3 goals per game.

The Maulers were led by Tyler Cosentino, who scored the team's only goal. Cosentino scored 13:39 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Gillette. Viktor Steenson picked up the assist.

The Wild incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Missoula's Janzen stopped 35 shots out of the 40 that he faced. The Maulers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.