The Alexandria Blizzard had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-3 win over the Helena Bighorns.

Alexandria's penalty kill excelled, as the Blizzard gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Alexandria was led by Aaron Ryback, who finished with one goal. Ryback scored 6:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Alexandria. Tyler Sworsky picked up the assist.

The Blizzard's offense rang up 35 shots on Helena's net. Alexandria found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, the Blizzard average 4.1 goals per contest. Alexandria was effective with a man advantage, and put in two goals while on the power play. The defensemen of the Blizzard were also effective in the Bighorns' zone, and came away with two goals.

Alexandria also got points from Sworsky, who also registered one goal and one assist. Alexandria also had goals scored by Tyler Berginski and Gavin Mindt, who each put in two and Luke Pavelich and Nate Mettenburg, who scored one goal each. More assists for Alexandria came via Jody Randall, who had two, Matt Resch, who had three, and Tom Monteiro, Eric Hewitt, Bo Gronseth, and Tony Arias, who contributed one each.

Helena's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Bighorns average 2.4 goals allowed per game.

Helena was led by Nick Trefry, who tallied one goal and one assist. Trefry scored on the power play 8:17 into the third period to make the score 7-3 Alexandria. The Bighorns had gotten the advantage when Alexandria's Sworsky was sent off for interference. Matt Mohar assisted on the tally. Others who scored for Helena included Brandon Mills and Blake Babineau, who each put in one. In addition, Helena received assists from Cody Vanthournout, who had one.

Evan Bisek made 16 saves for the Blizzard on 19 shots. Alexandria incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Grant Martens rejected 27 shots on goal for Helena. The Bighorns incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.