Mark Corbett gave the Peoria Rivermen the lead in the first period, and the Huntsville Havoc was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 3-2.

The Rivermen were sparked by Don Maloney Jr., who racked up one goal. Maloney Jr. scored 7:39 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Peoria. Mike Donnellan picked up the assist.

Peoria's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. The Rivermen put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 21.9 they average per game.

Peoria also got a goal from Dave Pszenyczny as well. Other players who recorded assists for Peoria were Brandon Greenside, Dan Bremner, Chris Wilson, and Matt Summers, who each chipped in one.

Huntsville's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Peoria power plays.

The Havoc were helped by John McGinnis, who tallied one goal. McGinnis scored on the power play 8:58 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Peoria. Huntsville had taken the advantage when Peoria's Alec Hagaman got sent off for high sticking. Kyle McNeil assisted on the tally. Nolan Kaiser also scored for Huntsville. More assists for Huntsville came via Steve Mele, who had two.

David Jacobson made 24 saves for the Rivermen on 26 shots. Peoria incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Kevin Genoe recorded 33 saves for the Havoc. Huntsville incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.