El Paso Rhinos took the lead against Idaho Junior Steelheads in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 4-2 victory.

Plesa had two goals to lead El Paso Rhinos to victory.

El Paso Rhinos stifled Idaho Junior Steelheads' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. El Paso Rhinos forced Idaho Junior Steelheads goalie Sean Healy to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

El Paso Rhinos additionally got points from Matthew Plesa, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. El Paso Rhinos also got a goal from David Nelson as well. In addition, El Paso Rhinos received assists from Chandler Bruyckere, who had one.

Idaho Junior Steelheads could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Idaho Junior Steelheads was helped by Parker Lewis, who had one goal. Lewis scored 2:01 into the third period to make the score 2-1 El Paso Rhinos. Randy Patzner also scored for Idaho Junior Steelheads. More assists for Idaho Junior Steelheads came via Ben Hull and Kyle Williams, who contributed one each.

Bryce Fink rejected 19 shots on goal for El Paso Rhinos. El Paso Rhinos incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Sean Healy made 27 saves for Idaho Junior Steelheads on 30 shots. Idaho Junior Steelheads registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.