The Wenatchee Wild beat the Kenai River Brown Bears, 2-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Blake Roubos provided Wenatchee with the game-winning tally when he scored 12:57 into the the first period. Chris Kerr provided the assist.

The Wild were led by Roubos, who finished with one goal.

Wenatchee put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Kenai River to score on any of its three power plays. The Wild was steadier on the defensive front than they have been for much of this season. Wenatchee gives up 2.5 goals on average per game. The Wild put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 27.1 they average per game.

Wenatchee also got points from Jono Davis, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Wenatchee received assists from Noah Nelson and Max McHugh, who each chipped in one.

The Brown Bears' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Wenatchee power plays. Kenai River averages 22.9 shots on goal per game, but only sent 18 pucks on net against Wenatchee. The Brown Bears' offense operated below they season average. Kenai River averages 3.3 goals per game.

The Brown Bears were led by Lucas Kohls, who took three shots.

Robert Nichols made 18 saves for the Wild on 18 shots. Wenatchee ended with 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Gustaf Johansson recorded 33 saves for Kenai River. The Brown Bears ended with 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major.