IceGators got outshot tremendously by the Surge in the opener in Biloxi mostly due to a staggering 9 penalty kills resulting in a fall of 3-2. The game opened up with an early penalty by Mississippi but the IceGators couldn't convert.

From there, the IceGators failed to lead in the shot department, eventually ending the game outshot 46-27. On the positive side, Dennis Sicard chose opening night to have his coming out party in an IceGators jersey. He had the only two Gator goals on the night, both of which were beautifully assisted.