In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Mississippi RiverKings escaped with a 4-3 victory over the Pensacola Ice Flyers.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Darrell Stoddard at 1:43 of the third period.

Mississippi RiverKings put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 29.3 it averages per game.

Mississippi RiverKings was led by Patrick Gaul, who had one goal and two assists. Gaul scored 15:27 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Nick Walsh assisted on the tally. Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Stoddard, who also registered one goal and one assist. Jeremy Dawes also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. More assists for Mississippi RiverKings came via Mike Baran, Paul Kurceba, and Matt Whitehead, who contributed one a piece.

Pensacola forced Mississippi RiverKings goalie David Wilson to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots.

The Ice Flyers were led by Ryan Raven, who racked up one goal and two assists. Raven scored 9:03 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Mississippi RiverKings. Tyler Soehner provided the assist. Pensacola additionally got points from Pat Knowlton, who also had one goal and one assist. Pensacola also got a goal from Jeremy Gates as well. Other players who recorded assists for Pensacola were Ryan Salvis and Leo Thomas, who each chipped in one.

Mississippi RiverKings' Wilson stopped 40 shots out of the 43 that he faced. Mississippi RiverKings totaled seven minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play. Ross MacKinnon rejected 29 shots on goal for Pensacola. The Ice Flyers totaled seven minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play.