The Corpus Christi IceRays survived a determined comeback attempt by the Odessa Jackalopes on the way to a 5-4 win.

Corpus Christi took a 5-2 lead during the second period, only to have Odessa storm back on a Jimmy Peplinski goal 19:56 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Beau Walker had one goal and four assists to lead the IceRays. Walker scored on the power play 19:37 into the second period to make the score Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi earned a power play opportunity when Austin Ho was put in the box for tripping. AJ Jarosz picked up the assist.

The IceRays was not heavily penalized during the game, and finished with seven minors and one major totalling 19 minutes. Corpus Christi fell short of the 25.0 minutes average penalties per game. The IceRays' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. With 46 shots on target during the contest, Corpus Christi exceeded the 26.8 shots it averages per game this year.

Corpus Christi additionally got points from Jarosz, who also racked up one goal and two assists, Caleb OBrien, who also had one goal and two assists, and Michael Economos, who also registered one goal and one assist. Corpus Christi also got a goal from Wayland Williams as well. More assists for Corpus Christi came via Perry DArrisso, who had one.

The Jackalopes racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game Odessa had been spending in the box. The 23 shots that the Jackalopes put on net surpassed Odessa's average of 16.8 shots per game this season. The Jackalopes surpassed their usual scoring output this season. This season, Odessa averages 1.9 goal per contest.

Hayden Stewart recorded 19 saves for the IceRays. Corpus Christi registered two goals on five power play opportunities. The Jackalopes' Phil Heinle stopped 41 shots out of the 46 that he faced. Odessa registered two goals on four power play opportunities.