Tyler Ludwig scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Allen Americans picked up the extra point in a 5-4 (3-1 SO) win over the Wichita Thunder.

The shootout featured eight attempts between both teams. Wichita got a shootout goal from Matt Summers. Allen's other shootout goals were scored by Bruce Graham and Ludwig.

The Americans saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Allen made the score 4-1 on a goal by Jonathan Lessard at 18:55 in the second period. The Thunder evened things up at 4-4 on a goal by Andrew Martens at 19:52 in the third period.

By firing 32 shots on goal, the Americans exceeded the 23.7 shots they average per game this year.

Allen additionally got points from Brian McMillin, who also had one goal and two assists and Anthony Maiani, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for Allen came via Spencer Asuchak, who had two and Dallas Ehrhardt and Kale Kerbashian, who contributed one each.

Wichita's defensemen also contributed in the offensive zone and ended up with 19 shots between them. With 38 shots on target during the contest, the Thunder exceeded the 25.3 shots they average per game this year.

Wichita was led by Tomas Klempa, who registered one goal and two assists. Klempa scored 12:23 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Allen. Summers assisted on the tally. Wichita also got points from Summers, who also registered one goal and one assist. Wichita also got a goal from RG Flath as well. In addition, Wichita received assists from Mike Wilson, who had two and Jon Madden, Garrett Gruenke, and Jon Booras, who each chipped in one.

Bryan Pitton rejected 34 shots on goal for Allen. The Americans totaled 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major and went 1-for-1 on the power play. The Thunder took out Taylor Nelson after he had made 21 saves and installed David Brown in goal, where he finished with six saves and the otl. Wichita totaled 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major and went 1-for-2 on the power play.