The game between the Pensacola Ice Flyers and the Louisiana IceGators was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Pensacola emerged with a 3-2 win.

The Ice Flyers gained the winning advantage on a goal by Pat Knowlton 12:47 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Leo Thomas was all over the ice for Pensacola, as he had two goals in the win. Thomas' tallies came on the power play at 17:03 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and 9:59 into the third to make the score 2-2.

In addition, Pensacola received assists from Jordan Chong and Ron Cramer, who contributed one a piece and Ryan Salvis and John Dunbar, who each chipped in two.

By firing 28 shots on goal, Louisiana exceeded the 24.8 shots it averages per game this year.

The IceGators were helped by Kirk Byczynski, who registered one goal. Byczynski scored 4:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Louisiana. Clark Byczynski provided the assist. Louisiana additionally got points from Matthew Robertson, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Louisiana came via Robert Short and Kyle OKane, who contributed one a piece.

Ross MacKinnon recorded 26 saves for the Ice Flyers. Pensacola totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with two minors and three majors and went 2-for-2 on the power play. Riley Gill rejected 27 shots on goal for Louisiana. The IceGators totaled 29 minutes in penalty time with two minors and three majors and went 0-for-2 on the power play.