The Billings Bulls tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Gillette Wild would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

A goal by Trent Dillinger put Gillette up 5-3 in the third period, but Billings pulled to within one on Ivan Good's tally 16:46 into the third period.

Dillinger had two goals to lead the Wild to victory.

The Gillette penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. The Wild surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. Gillette kept the Bulls' goalie busy throughout the game, and Nic Wackerly made 53 saves on 58 shots. The Wild was effective with a man advantage, and put in three goals while on the power play.

Gillette additionally got points from Taylor Motsinger, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Gillette also got a goal from Alex King as well. Other players who recorded assists for Gillette were Ronnie Wilshusen and Matt Rose, who contributed one a piece and Moco Willis and Tyler Cavan, who each chipped in two.

Gillette was unable to stop Billings from sending pucks towards the net, and the Bulls eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

Billings also got points from Luke Bing, who also registered one goal and one assist and Stephen Thompson, who also had one goal and two assists. Alex Herman also scored for Billings. More assists for Billings came via Erik Schulte and Adam Wikingsson, who contributed one a piece.

Brandon Kruckenberg recorded 33 saves for the Wild. Billings totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 3-for-6 on the power play.