Mississippi RiverKings almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Mississippi Surge managed to pull out a 3-1 win in the end.

Mississippi Surge led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Mississippi Surge's Adam Stuart's scored on the power play at 8:41 in the first period to put Mississippi Surge up 3-0.

Mississippi Surge was led by goalie Kiefer Smiley, who finished with 36 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Smiley will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.32.

Mississippi Surge was led by Kyle VanderMale, who registered one goal. VanderMale scored 6:07 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Mississippi Surge. Stuart assisted on the tally.

Mississippi Surge put 41 shots on net during the contest, more than the 28.9 it averages per game.

Mississippi Surge also got points from Stuart, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Mississippi Surge also got a goal from Tommy Lange as well. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi Surge were Branden Kosolofsky, who had two and Derek Graham and Jeff Grant, who contributed one a piece.

By firing 37 shots on goal, Mississippi RiverKings exceeded the 27.9 shots it averages per game this year.

Mississippi RiverKings was led by Jeremy Dawes, who scored the team's only goal. Dawes scored on the power play 7:28 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Mississippi Surge. Mississippi RiverKings had gained a power play chance when BJ Crum was whistled for slashing. Darrell Stoddard picked up the assist.

Mississippi Surge incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Mississippi RiverKings' starting goalie, Matthew Krahn, made three saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of David Wilson, who stopped 35 shots. Mississippi RiverKings incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.