Kiefer Smiley was superb between the pipes for Mississippi Surge, as he did not allow a goal in a 5-0 victory over Mississippi RiverKings.

Shawn Skelly had a great game for Mississippi Surge, netting two goals. Skelly found the back of the net on the power play 13:56 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mississippi Surge and again while on the power play 8:26 into the second to make the score 3-0 Mississippi Surge.

Mississippi Surge excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Mississippi Surge's defensive effort looked to be improved. Mississippi Surge gives up 2.3 goals on average per game. Mississippi Surge's offense was clicking better than usual and put 42 shots on goal during the game, better than the 30.3 shots per game it averages.

Mississippi Surge additionally got points from Corey Tamblyn, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Adam Stuart, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Derek Graham, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, Mississippi Surge received assists from Tommy Lange, who had two and Cole Ruwe, James Isaacs, and Brad Good, who each chipped in one.

Mississippi RiverKings racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. Mississippi RiverKings surpassed its season average of 23.0 penalty minutes per game. Mississippi RiverKings was held below its usual level of production. Mississippi RiverKings puts an average of 3.0 pucks into the net per game.

Mississippi RiverKings was led by Daniel Barczuk, who took four shots.

Mississippi Surge's Smiley stopped 27 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Mississippi Surge totaled 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major and went 2-for-7 on the power play. David Wilson recorded 37 saves for Mississippi RiverKings.