Great Falls and Helena were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Great Falls made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Ricards Bernhards at 19:59 of the third period.

Great Falls was led by Bernhards, who grabbed one goal and one assist.

Great Falls' offense rang up 39 shots on Helena's net.

Great Falls also got points from Josh Larson, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Great Falls also got a goal from Stevan Goran as well. More assists for Great Falls came via Tanner Congdon, who had two and Jesse Johnson and Brendan Jester, who each chipped in one.

Helena kept Great Falls' goalie busy throughout the game, and Lauren Massie made 30 saves on 32 shots. Helena had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on nine chances.

Helena was led by Blake Babineau, who had one goal and one assist. Babineau scored on the power play 17:43 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Great Falls. Helena had gotten the advantage when Great Falls' Mitchell Ramstad was sent off for hooking. Jay Forbes provided the assist. Gavin Lubin also scored for Helena. In addition, Helena received assists from Matt Blassic, who had one.

Great Falls incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. Adam Ranck recorded 36 saves for Helena. Helena incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.