Thomas Kolaz lifted Peoria to a 10-0 victory with a hat trick against Chicago.

Kolaz got on the scoresheet 12:34 into the first period. He then added goals at 10:40 into the second and at 12 seconds into the third.

Peoria pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

Peoria forced Chicago's goaltenders to work all game long, firing 57 shots and forcing 47 saves. Ryall Purdy made 35 stops and Matt Memelo made 12. Peoria's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Chicago power plays. Peoria's defensive effort looked to be improved. Peoria allows 2.9 goals per game. Peoria surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Peoria averages 4.7 goals per contest. Peoria's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Peoria additionally got points from Andrej Buchko, who also grabbed one goal and two assists and Anthony Iacullo, who also tallied one goal and four assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Peoria included Jacob Coovert, who had two and Levi Armstrong, Zach Cox, and Austin Wisely, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Peoria were Mark Candotti, who had two, Aaron Siegrist, who had three, and Dane Federighi, Mitchell Macek, Montana Shoup, Chance Homerin, and Jason Hoehn, who each chipped in one.

Derek Fitzgerald recorded 17 saves for Peoria. Peoria registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Chicago incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.