Cote Dickerson netted the deciding goal for the Minnesota Flying Aces in the shootout as Flying Aces prevailed over the Chicago Hitmen, 3-2 (3-0 SO).

The shootout featured seven attempts between both teams. In addition to the clincher, Minnesota got shootout goals from Dickerson and Parker Tomczyk.

The Flying Aces came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Minnesota was down 2-1 after a power play goal by Chicago's Collin Warner at 9:42 in the third period. The Flying Aces knotted things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by Liam Johnston at 11:35 in the third period.

Minnesota pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

The Flying Aces kept the Hitmen's goalie busy throughout the game, and Joe Olen made 32 saves on 35 shots.

Minnesota was helped by Tomczyk, who registered one goal. Tomczyk scored on the power play 3:34 into the third period to make the score 1-1. The Flying Aces had taken the advantage when Chicago's Bobby Mueller got sent off for tripping. Paul Sorenson provided the assist. More assists for Minnesota came via Kyle Bonstrom and Tyler Pionk, who contributed one each.

Minnesota was unable to stop the Hitmen from sending pucks towards the net, and Chicago eventually piled up 38 shots on goal. The Hitmen could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Kyle Gonzalez, who totaled 12 minutes in penalty time with one minor and one misconduct.

Tom Ketelsen also scored for Chicago. In addition, Chicago received assists from Jeremy Edwards, Ben Boukal, Josh Baker, and Nick Gorczyca, who each chipped in one.

The Flying Aces' Tyler Muehler stopped 36 shots out of the 38 that he faced. Minnesota registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Chicago registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.