Noah Parker made 27 saves to complete the shutout and led Missoula Maulers to a 3-0 win against Whitefish Wolverines.

Missoula Maulers got the win on the strength of a great game by Austin Azzinnaro, who had two goals and one assist. Azzinnaro scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 1:24 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers had taken the advantage when Whitefish Wolverines' Kieffer Helbing got sent off for tripping. Corey Schafer assisted on the tally. Azzinnaro's next tally on the power play made the score 3-0 Missoula Maulers with 13:37 left in the second period. Sawyer Jacobson provided the assist.

Missoula Maulers forced Whitefish Wolverines' netminders to work between the pipes, launching 48 shots and forcing 45 saves. Brendan Schultz made 45 stops and Joakim Hidestrand made zero. Missoula Maulers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Whitefish Wolverines power plays. Missoula Maulers was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Missoula Maulers averages 2.8 goals allowed per game. Missoula Maulers got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Missoula Maulers additionally got points from Jacobson, who also racked up one goal and two assists. In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Wyatt Mathews, who had one.

Whitefish Wolverines' offense operated below its season average. Whitefish Wolverines averages 2.6 goals per game.

Missoula Maulers totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Missoula Maulers ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Matt Chamberlain was ejected from the game. Whitefish Wolverines ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. For Whitefish Wolverines, Danny Roe was ejected from the game.