The Pensacola Ice Flyers' Pat Knowlton had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing three assists in his team's 7-2 win over Mississippi RiverKings.

Knowlton beat David Wilson with a shot 7:33 into the second period to make the score 5-1 Pensacola. Jordan Chong assisted on the tally. Knowlton dished an assist on Tyler Soehner's goal that made the score 4-1 Pensacola at 5:12 into the second period. He then added assists on Soehner's goal at 14:54 into the second and on John Dunbar's goal at 17:55 into the second.

Pensacola stifled Mississippi RiverKings' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Ice Flyers' goal total was higher than their season average. This season, Pensacola averages 3.2 goals per contest. The Ice Flyers' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals. Pensacola's offense was clicking better than usual and put 47 shots on goal during the game, better than the 29.7 shots per game it averages.

Pensacola additionally got points from Mike MacIntyre, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Pensacola also got a goal from Leo Thomas as well. In addition, Pensacola received assists from Donnie Harris, Ron Cramer, Jeremy Gates, Ryan Salvis, and Brent Clarke, who contributed one a piece.

Mississippi RiverKings racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with six minors and three majors for 27 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 18.0 minutes per game Mississippi RiverKings had been spending in the box. Mississippi RiverKings failed to reach its usual level of shot production, putting 23 pucks on goal after averaging 29.9 shots per game this season.

Mississippi RiverKings was led by Todd Hosmer, who registered two goals. Hosmer scored the first of his two goals at 10:45 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Pensacola. Steven Kaunisto provided the assist. Hosmer's next tally made the score 7-2 Pensacola with 14:00 left in the third period. Mississippi RiverKings found itself down a man on Tyler Sheldrake's charging. Mike Baran assisted on the tally.

The Ice Flyers' Steve Christie stopped 21 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Pensacola totaled 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors and went 2-for-6 on the power play. Mississippi RiverKings' starting goalie, David Wilson, made 21 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Matthew Krahn, who stopped 19 shots. Mississippi RiverKings registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.