Mississippi RiverKings' Matt Whitehead had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing two assists in his team's 4-1 win over the Columbus Cottonmouths.

Whitehead got on the board by slotting home a goal 17:41 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Mississippi RiverKings. Mike MacDonald assisted on the tally. Whitehead dished an assist on Todd Hosmer's goal that made the score 1-0 Mississippi RiverKings at 8:31 into the first period. He added another helper on Mike Baran's goal that made the score 4-1 Mississippi RiverKings at 10:20 into the second period.

Columbus was stymied by Mississippi RiverKings netminder David Wilson, who stopped 27 shots during the victory. Wilson managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.24 prior to the game.

Mississippi RiverKings' penalty kill excelled, as Mississippi RiverKings gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Mississippi RiverKings forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and three majors for 39 minutes in penalty time. Mississippi RiverKings had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. Mississippi RiverKings kept the Cottonmouths' goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Loewen made 29 saves on 33 shots.

Mississippi RiverKings additionally got points from Hosmer, who also had one goal and one assist. Ian Finnerty also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. More assists for Mississippi RiverKings came via Steven Kaunisto and Nick Walsh, who contributed one a piece.

Columbus was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and two majors for 42 minutes in penalty time. The Cottonmouths surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. Columbus excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. By firing 28 shots on goal, the Cottonmouths exceeded the 25.1 shots they average per game this year.

Columbus was led by Jordan Braid, who scored the team's only goal. Braid scored on the power play 14:49 into the first period to make the score 1-1. The Cottonmouths had gained a power play chance when Baran was whistled for tripping. Alex MacLeod picked up the assist.

For Mississippi RiverKings, Darrell Stoddard was ejected from the game.