Sean Kelley was superb between the pipes for the Gillette Wild, as he did not allow a goal in a 1-0 victory over Glacier.

Brandon Beard's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 18:32 in the second period. Mitchell McEwan provided the assist.

Gillette was paced by Beard, who had one goal.

The Wild excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Gillette was held below its usual level of production. The Wild put an average of 3.9 pucks into the net per game. Gillette featured an improved defense during the game. The Wild average 2.4 goals allowed per game. Gillette forced Glacier goalie Ryan Lund to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

In addition, Gillette received assists from TJ McMinn, who had one.

Glacier put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Wild to score on any of their four power plays. Glacier's offense rang up 33 shots on Gillette's net.

Kelley recorded 33 saves for the Wild. Gillette incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Glacier's Lund stopped 39 shots out of the 40 that he faced. Glacier incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.