The Fairbanks Ice Dogs tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the Wenatchee Wild held on for a 2-1 victory.

A goal by River Rymsha put Wenatchee up 2-0 in the third period, but Fairbanks pulled to within one on Tayler Munson's tally 15:25 into the third period.

The Wild were led by goalie Gustaf Johansson, who finished with 28 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Johansson will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.23.

Wenatchee excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Trey Bradley also scored for Wenatchee. In addition, Wenatchee received assists from Gadel Gumerov and Troy Loggins, who each chipped in one.

The Ice Dogs stifled the Wild's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Fairbanks could not produce up to it normal offensive output. The Ice Dogs put an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. Fairbanks' defensemen bolstered the Ice Dogs' offensive attack, as they bombarded Johansson with 12 shots.

Other players who recorded assists for Fairbanks were Colton Wolter and Ben Campbell, who contributed one a piece.

Wenatchee totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-3 on the power play. Kevin Aldridge recorded 25 saves for Fairbanks. The Ice Dogs ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.