The Billings Bulls could not stop the Great Falls Americans' Lucas Lomax, who tallied a hat trick in a 5-2 win.

Lomax got on the scoresheet 18:06 into the first period. He then added goals at 1:47 into the second and at 11:20 into the second.

Great Falls' penalty kill excelled, as the Americans gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Great Falls stifled Billings' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Americans outdid their season average for goals scored. Great Falls averages 2.6 goals per game.

Great Falls additionally got points from Nate Bastian, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Great Falls also got a goal from Jake Bystrak as well. More assists for Great Falls came via Erik Gatson, who had two and Mikhal Kliment, Dylan Garton, John Bedbury, Doug Keller, Billy Grillo, Lucas Stover, and Connor Barta, who contributed one a piece.

The Bulls were helped by Dixon Whitehead, who registered one goal. Whitehead scored 3:38 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Great Falls. Reed Kaiser assisted on the tally. Connor Hayden also scored for Billings. Other players who recorded assists for Billings were Erik Schulte, who had one.

Erik Powell rejected 24 shots on goal for the Americans. Great Falls incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Kruiswyk Taylor recorded 23 saves for Billings. The Bulls incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.