Mississippi RiverKings' penalty kill was superb, as Mississippi RiverKings survived multiple penalties to beat the Knoxville Ice Bears, 5-2.

In a losing effort, Knoxville was led by Tyler Fernandez, who finished with two goals. Fernandez scored the first of his two goals at 17:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Knoxville. Fernandez's next tally made the score 2-2 with 15:20 left in the third period. Brett Valliquette picked up the assist.

Mississippi RiverKings was led by Kevin Willer, who grabbed one goal. Willer scored on the power play 7:02 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Mississippi RiverKings. A holding penalty on Ricky Helmbrecht had put Mississippi RiverKings on the power play. Darrell Stoddard assisted on the tally.

Mississippi RiverKings stifled the Ice Bears' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Mississippi RiverKings averages 28.6 shots on goal per game, but only sent 19 pucks on net against Knoxville. Mississippi RiverKings' goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Mississippi RiverKings averages 2.9 goals per contest. Mississippi RiverKings found itself short handed often, totaling 36 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Ian Finnerty, who also had one goal and one assist. Mississippi RiverKings also got a goal from Matt Harrington as well. In addition, Mississippi RiverKings received assists from Steven Kaunisto, who had one.

More assists for Knoxville came via Peter Neal, who had one.

Mississippi RiverKings' Matthew Krahn stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Mississippi RiverKings registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Peter Skoggard made 14 saves for the Ice Bears on 18 shots. Knoxville incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.