Ogden Mustangs survived a determined comeback attempt by Phoenix Knights on the way to a 5-4 win.

Ogden Mustangs made the score 5-2 on a goal by Dusty Watt at 11:23 in the third period, and Phoenix Knights got as close as 5-4 when Nick Kujawa scored 16:26 into the third period.

Ogden Mustangs forced Phoenix Knights goalie Luke Stripp to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Ogden Mustangs additionally got points from Sean Haltam, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Schuyler Seyfert also scored for Ogden Mustangs. Other players who recorded assists for Ogden Mustangs were Jon Mencer, who had two and Charlie Reed, Simon Teodorsson, and Brody Decker, who contributed one each.

Phoenix Knights' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Ogden Mustangs power plays. Phoenix Knights' offense rang up 35 shots on Ogden Mustangs' net. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

Phoenix Knights also got points from Kelby Minshull, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Phoenix Knights also got a goal from Jordan Cullum as well. In addition, Phoenix Knights received assists from Max Mahood, who had one and Ryan McNeely, who had three.

Tyler Fallica made 31 saves for Ogden Mustangs on 35 shots. Ogden Mustangs incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Stripp recorded 28 saves for Phoenix Knights. Phoenix Knights incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.