Ricky Helmbrecht scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Knoxville Ice Bears picked up the extra point in a 3-2 (2-1 SO) win over Mississippi RiverKings.

The Ice Bears came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Knoxville trailed 2-0 after a goal by Mississippi RiverKings' Todd Hosmer at 6:21 in the first period. The Ice Bears knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Olauson at 45 seconds in the third period.

Knoxville stifled Mississippi RiverKings' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Ice Bears kept Mississippi RiverKings' goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Krahn made 33 saves on 36 shots.

Knoxville was helped by David Segal, who tallied one goal. Segal scored on the power play 6:42 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Mississippi RiverKings. The Ice Bears earned a power play opportunity when Patrick Gaul was put in the box for hooking. Olauson assisted on the tally. Knoxville also got points from Olauson, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Knoxville were Matt Pierce and Berkley Scott, who contributed one a piece.

Mississippi RiverKings failed to reach its usual level of shot production, putting 20 pucks on goal after averaging 30.4 shots per game this season.

Mississippi RiverKings was helped by Matt Whitehead, who grabbed one goal. Whitehead scored 4:05 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Tyler Sheldrake picked up the assist. More assists for Mississippi RiverKings came via Ian Finnerty, who had one.

Knoxville's Kyle Rank stopped 18 shots out of the 20 that he faced. The Ice Bears totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-4 on the power play. Mississippi RiverKings totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play.