The Idaho Steelheads feature one of the premier goaltenders in the league in Philippe Desrosiers. Idaho had only lost twice in regulation with its stellar netminder between the pipes. That was until Desrosiers and the Steelheads faced a soaring Grizzlies team that had posted a 4-2- 1 record in its last seven contests. Utah ensured that Desrosiers would lose for only the third time in regulation, recording an impressive 6-3 come-from-behind win.
With the score tied at three in the third period, Utah played perhaps its best final session of the year. Back-to-back goals by John Puskar and Michael Pelech brought the crowd of 5,389 to its feet.