Mississippi RiverKings and the Bloomington Thunder were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Mississippi RiverKings made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Mississippi RiverKings gained the winning advantage on a goal by Leo Thomas 16:52 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Mississippi RiverKings was sparked by Thomas, who grabbed one goal and one assist.

Mississippi RiverKings stifled Bloomington's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Mike Grace, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Mississippi RiverKings also had goals scored by Devin Mantha and Patrick Schafer, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi RiverKings were Brett Valliquette, Burke Gallimore, Phil Bronner, and Andrew Randazzo, who each chipped in one.

The Thunder put 26 shots on net during the contest, more than the 19.1 they average per game. The defense for Bloomington played an important role offensively, racking up 14 shots on goal.

The Thunder were helped by Tyler Noseworthy, who racked up one goal. Noseworthy scored 8:22 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Harry Mahesh provided the assist. Bloomington also got a goal from Jay Pietrasiak as well. More assists for Bloomington came via Reid MacLeod, Bobby Watson, and Paul DAgostino, who contributed one a piece.

John Griggs made 24 saves for Mississippi RiverKings on 26 shots. Mississippi RiverKings totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 2-for-5 on the power play. Bloomington's Breton Lindoff stopped 26 shots out of the 29 that he faced. The Thunder totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 0-for-5 on the power play.