Corey Banfield scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Pensacola Ice Flyers picked up the extra point in a 4-3 (3-2 SO) win over Mississippi RiverKings.

The Ice Flyers were led by Banfield, who registered one goal. Banfield scored 13:00 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Pensacola. Adam Pawlick assisted on the tally.

In a losing effort, Mississippi RiverKings was led by Ryan Marcuz, who racked up two goals. Marcuz scored the first of his two goals at 10:37 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Pensacola. Dean Willmott picked up the assist. Marcuz's next tally made the score 3-3 with 7:11 left in the second period. Mississippi RiverKings had gotten the advantage when Pensacola's Brandon Blair was sent off for hooking. Ian Young assisted on the tally.

With 29 shots on target during the contest, the Ice Flyers exceeded the 26.0 shots they average per game this year.

Pensacola was helped by Banfield, who grabbed one goal. Pensacola additionally got points from Pawlick, who also had one goal and one assist. Pensacola also got a goal from Stephen Buco as well. More assists for Pensacola came via Cody Dion and Michael Juola, who each chipped in one.

Mississippi RiverKings put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 24.6 it averages per game.

Mike Grace also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi RiverKings were Leo Thomas, Harrington, and Tim Boyle, who contributed one each.

John McLean recorded 30 saves for the Ice Flyers. Pensacola incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Mississippi RiverKings' Garrett Sheehan stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Mississippi RiverKings incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.