Shaun Arvai scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and the Knoxville Ice Bears held off the challenges of the Columbus Cottonmouths in a tough 1-0 win.

The Ice Bears were led by Arvai, who had one goal.

Knoxville stifled Columbus' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Ice Bears did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Knoxville puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. The Ice Bears featured an improved defense during the game. Knoxville allows 3.0 goals per game. The defense for the Ice Bears played an important role offensively, racking up 12 shots on goal.

Other players who recorded assists for Knoxville were Peter Neal, who had one.

The Cottonmouths' offense operated below they season average. Columbus averages 2.9 goals per game. The 24 shots that the Cottonmouths put on net surpassed Columbus' average of 21.7 shots per game this season.

The Cottonmouths were led by Jason Yuel, who took three shots.

Bryan Hince made 24 saves for Knoxville on 24 shots. The Ice Bears totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. Ian Vigier rejected 25 shots on goal for Columbus. The Cottonmouths totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 0-for-3 on the power play.