A stellar performance between the pipes by Max Strang helped the Bloomington Thunder defeat the Fayetteville FireAntz, 2-1.

Bloomington was led by Kyle Watson, who registered one goal and one assist. Watson scored on the power play 19:57 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Bloomington. The Thunder had gotten the advantage when Fayetteville's Brett Liscomb was sent off for tripping. Burke Gallimore picked up the assist.

Bloomington's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Fayetteville power plays. The Thunder put 24 shots on net during the contest, more than the 17.2 they average per game.

Bloomington additionally got points from Gallimore, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Bloomington were Curtis Megginson and Tyler Noseworthy, who contributed one a piece.

By firing 41 shots on goal, the FireAntz exceeded the 27.9 shots they average per game this year.

Fayetteville was led by Chris Greene, who scored the team's only goal. Greene scored 18:16 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Brandon Greenside provided the assist.

Max Strang made 40 saves for Bloomington on 41 shots. The Thunder incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Peter Skoggard rejected 22 shots on goal for the FireAntz. Fayetteville incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.