Missoula Maulers pulled out a 3-2 (OT) overtime victory over Idaho Junior Steelheads on a clutch goal by Alex Shalamov.

Missoula Maulers was led by Shalamov, who tallied one goal. Shalamov scored 2:16 into overtime to make the score 3-2 Missoula Maulers. Tyler Lodin provided the assist.

Missoula Maulers also got points from Corey Schafer, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Missoula Maulers also got a goal from Sawyer Jacobson as well. Other players who recorded assists for Missoula Maulers were Damon Hanson, who had two.

Idaho Junior Steelheads stifled Missoula Maulers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Idaho Junior Steelheads was held below its usual level of production. Idaho Junior Steelheads puts an average of 6.5 pucks into the net per game. Idaho Junior Steelheads kept Missoula Maulers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Aron Holmgren made 39 saves on 41 shots.

Idaho Junior Steelheads was helped by Hunter Lester, who finished with one goal. Lester scored 7:32 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Idaho Junior Steelheads. Phil Fromberger also scored for Idaho Junior Steelheads. More assists for Idaho Junior Steelheads came via Victor Carlsson and Elliot Lorraine, who each chipped in one.

Missoula Maulers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tyler Hough made 20 saves for Idaho Junior Steelheads on 23 shots. Idaho Junior Steelheads incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.