The Twin City Steel took the lead against the North Iowa Bulls in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 6-4 victory.

Twin City took over the lead for good with a goal by Marvin Powell at 13:18 in the first period. Sam Gottfredsen provided the assist.

With three goals and two assists between them, Tom Bartel and Shane Hill teamed up to power the Steel's offense. Bartel registered two goals and one assist and Hill also notched one goal and one assist.

Twin City made Bulls' goaltenders to work in net, ripping 43 shots and forcing 37 saves. Matthew Bartels made 27 stops and Jon Narverud made 10. The Steel's goal total was higher than their season average. This season, Twin City averages 3.7 goals per contest. The Steel took advantage of North Iowa's penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities.

Twin City additionally got points from Powell, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Hill, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Kegan Storjohann, who also had one goal and one assist. Twin City also got a goal from Ryan McAloon as well. In addition, Twin City received assists from Nick Cerrato and Parker Butler, who each chipped in one.

The Bulls were held below their usual level of production. North Iowa averages 6.1 goals per game. The Bulls kept Twin City's goalie busy throughout the game, and Butler made 70 saves on 74 shots. North Iowa's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. The Bulls are averaging 2.4 goals against for the season.

North Iowa was led by Patrick Sivets, who tallied two goals. Sivets scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 10:41 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Twin City. The Bulls had gotten the advantage when the Steel's Tony Buchal was sent off for checking from behind. Connor Langfield picked up the assist. Sivets' next tally on the power play made the score 5-4 Twin City with 18:53 left in the third period. Kyle Krueger provided the assist. Matthew Kaitchuck also scored for North Iowa. Other players who recorded assists for North Iowa were Richie Marenis, who had one and Bobby Chapman and Bryan Broders, who each chipped in two.

Twin City incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. North Iowa incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.