Jay Silvia scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Mississippi Surge picked up the extra point in a 4-3 (2-0 SO) win over the Louisiana IceGators.

Mississippi Surge came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Mississippi Surge trailed 3-1 after a goal by Louisiana's Matthew Robertson at 6:01 in the second period. Mississippi Surge knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Adam Stuart at 10:58 in the third period.

Mississippi Surge was led by Silvia, who tallied one goal. Silvia scored 19:59 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Louisiana. Nathan Oke assisted on the tally.

Mississippi Surge relied on a core group of players for most of its offense, as Silvia, Kyle Kudroch and Joe Harcharik took 21 of the team's 40 shots.

Mississippi Surge was led by Silvia, who grabbed one goal. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi Surge were Kevin Hamel and Reid Edmondson, who contributed one a piece.

The IceGators' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Mississippi Surge power plays.

Louisiana was led by Jordan Foreman, who had one goal and one assist. Foreman scored on the power play 8:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Louisiana. The IceGators had gained a power play chance when Kudroch was whistled for high sticking. Kirk Byczynski provided the assist. Tyler Lyon also scored for Louisiana. In addition, Louisiana received assists from Jeremey Boyer, who had one.

Kiefer Smiley made 19 saves for Mississippi Surge on 22 shots. Mississippi Surge ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. Riley Gill recorded 36 saves for Louisiana. The IceGators totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 2-for-5 on the power play.