diff --git a/lib/reel/server.rb b/lib/reel/server.rb
index 226cd91..b151914 100644
--- a/lib/reel/server.rb
+++ b/lib/reel/server.rb
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ def shutdown
 
     def run
       loop { async.handle_connection @server.accept }
+    rescue IOError
     end
 
     def handle_connection(socket)