The Topeka RoadRunners were firing on all cylinders against the Springfield Jr. Blues, and when the final buzzer sounded RoadRunners emerged with a 5-2 win.

Kyle Sharkey had two goals to lead Topeka to victory. Sharkey scored on the power play at 16:15 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and again while 17:24 into the first to make the score 2-1 Topeka.

The RoadRunners pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 28 penalty minutes.

Topeka cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring three goals on five chances. By firing 38 shots on goal, the RoadRunners exceeded the 25.2 shots they average per game this year.

Topeka also got points from Peter Halash, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Topeka also got a goal from Brandon Bistodeau as well. More assists for Topeka came via Patrick Pollock, Jake Kamrass, Tyler Poulsen, and Sean Gaffney, who contributed one a piece and Dan Dupell and Tyler Andrew, who each chipped in two.

Springfield got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. With 48 shots on target during the contest, the Jr. Blues exceeded the 30.8 shots they average per game this year.

Springfield was helped by Dylan Rosen, who had one goal. Rosen scored 1:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Springfield. James McGing picked up the assist. Jack Sloan also scored for Springfield. In addition, Springfield received assists from Terry Leibo, Nick Anderson, and Mike Fazio, who contributed one a piece.

Spencer Viele rejected 46 shots on goal for Topeka. Ryan Kellenberger recorded 33 saves for the Jr. Blues. Springfield incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.