Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, the Allen Americans battled back to claim a 6-5 victory over the Tulsa Oilers.

Allen never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Americans was down 4-2 after a goal by Tulsa's Michel Beausoleil at 16:48 in the first period. Allen knotted things up at 5-5 on a goal by Ross Rouleau at 10:07 in the third period. The Americans scored the game winner at 11:49 in the third period on a goal by Rouleau.

Jamie Schaafsma had one goal and two assists to lead Allen. Schaafsma scored 1:28 into the third period to make the score 4-4. Tyler Ludwig assisted on the tally.

The Americans stifled the Oilers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Allen surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Americans have scored at the pace of 3.7 goals per game during the current campaign.

Allen also got points from Alex Lavoie, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Jonathan Lessard, who also had one goal and one assist. Allen also had goals scored by Gregor Hanson and Spencer Asuchak, who each put in one. More assists for Allen came via Daniel Tetrault, Dallas Ehrhardt, Kale Kerbashian, and Trevor Hendrikx, who each chipped in one.

With 33 shots on target during the contest, Tulsa exceeded the 27.4 shots it averages per game this year.

Tulsa additionally got points from Ryan Menei, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Adam Pleskach, who also registered one goal and one assist. Tulsa also got a goal from B Macaulay as well. In addition, Tulsa received assists from Ben Gordon, who had two, Todd Robinson, who had three, and Nathan Lutz and Eric Tallent, who contributed one a piece.

Allen's starting goalie, Mark Guggenberger, made 20 saves and finished with the win before he was taken out in favor of Bryan Pitton, who stopped eight shots. The Americans incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Brad Fogal rejected 24 shots on goal for the Oilers. Tulsa incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.